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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.80, 13,144.64 and 5,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.80, 13,144.64 and 5,332.96 is: 7,359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.80 : 13,144.64 = 5,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.80/13,144.64 = 5,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.80x = 13,144.64 × 5,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.80x = 70,099,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,099,839.33/9,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.72

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