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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.54, 14,283.27 and 5,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.54, 14,283.27 and 5,575.13 is: 8,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.54 : 14,283.27 = 5,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.54/14,283.27 = 5,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.54x = 14,283.27 × 5,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.54x = 79,631,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,631,037.43/9,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.13

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