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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.89, 13,144.78 and 5,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.89, 13,144.78 and 5,333.14 is: 7,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.89 : 13,144.78 = 5,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.89/13,144.78 = 5,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.89x = 13,144.78 × 5,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.89x = 70,102,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,102,952.01/9,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.97

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