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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.99, 13,143.09 and 5,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.99, 13,143.09 and 5,332.24 is: 7,358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.99 : 13,143.09 = 5,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.99/13,143.09 = 5,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.99x = 13,143.09 × 5,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.99x = 70,082,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,082,110.22/9,523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.48

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