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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.48, 13,139.28 and 5,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.48, 13,139.28 and 5,329.52 is: 7,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.48 : 13,139.28 = 5,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.48/13,139.28 = 5,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.48x = 13,139.28 × 5,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.48x = 70,026,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,026,055.55/9,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.53

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