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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.96, 13,143.78 and 5,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.96, 13,143.78 and 5,275.71 is: 7,280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.96 : 13,143.78 = 5,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.96/13,143.78 = 5,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.96x = 13,143.78 × 5,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.96x = 69,342,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342,771.58/9,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.11

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