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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.94, 14,273.80 and 5,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.94, 14,273.80 and 5,356.20 is: 8,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.94 : 14,273.80 = 5,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.94/14,273.80 = 5,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.94x = 14,273.80 × 5,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.94x = 76,453,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,453,287.41/9,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.64

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