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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.95, 13,143.97 and 5,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.95, 13,143.97 and 5,275.72 is: 7,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.95 : 13,143.97 = 5,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.95/13,143.97 = 5,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.95x = 13,143.97 × 5,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.95x = 69,343,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,343,928.43/9,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.24

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