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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.58, 13,143.72 and 5,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.58, 13,143.72 and 5,332.80 is: 7,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.58 : 13,143.72 = 5,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.58/13,143.72 = 5,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.58x = 13,143.72 × 5,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.58x = 70,092,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,092,830.02/9,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.15

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