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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.81, 13,143.08 and 5,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.81, 13,143.08 and 5,545.28 is: 7,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.81 : 13,143.08 = 5,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.81/13,143.08 = 5,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.81x = 13,143.08 × 5,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.81x = 72,881,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,881,965.22/9,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.81

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