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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.24, 14,264.04 and 5,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.24, 14,264.04 and 5,355.38 is: 8,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.24 : 14,264.04 = 5,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.24/14,264.04 = 5,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.24x = 14,264.04 × 5,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.24x = 76,389,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,389,354.54/9,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.86

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