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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.07, 14,281.29 and 5,576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.07, 14,281.29 and 5,576.52 is: 8,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.07 : 14,281.29 = 5,576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.07/14,281.29 = 5,576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.07x = 14,281.29 × 5,576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.07x = 79,639,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,639,899.31/9,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.96

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