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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.61, 13,144.59 and 5,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.61, 13,144.59 and 5,332.86 is: 7,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.61 : 13,144.59 = 5,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.61/13,144.59 = 5,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.61x = 13,144.59 × 5,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.61x = 70,098,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,098,258.23/9,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.70

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