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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.56, 13,143.90 and 5,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.56, 13,143.90 and 5,332.82 is: 7,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.56 : 13,143.90 = 5,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.56/13,143.90 = 5,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.56x = 13,143.90 × 5,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.56x = 70,094,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,094,052.80/9,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.30

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