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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.23, 14,290.05 and 5,365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.23, 14,290.05 and 5,365.33 is: 8,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.23 : 14,290.05 = 5,365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.23/14,290.05 = 5,365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.23x = 14,290.05 × 5,365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.23x = 76,670,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,670,833.97/9,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.62

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