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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.10, 13,142.58 and 5,331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.10, 13,142.58 and 5,331.54 is: 7,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.10 : 13,142.58 = 5,331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.10/13,142.58 = 5,331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.10x = 13,142.58 × 5,331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.10x = 70,070,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070,190.97/9,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.15

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