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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.02, 13,143.16 and 5,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.02, 13,143.16 and 5,332.26 is: 7,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.02 : 13,143.16 = 5,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.02/13,143.16 = 5,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.02x = 13,143.16 × 5,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.02x = 70,082,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,082,746.34/9,524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.53

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