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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.16, 14,299.88 and 5,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.16, 14,299.88 and 5,833.71 is: 8,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.16 : 14,299.88 = 5,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.16/14,299.88 = 5,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.16x = 14,299.88 × 5,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.16x = 83,421,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,421,323.79/9,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.92

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