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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.97, 13,143.33 and 5,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.97, 13,143.33 and 5,491.75 is: 7,577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.97 : 13,143.33 = 5,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.97/13,143.33 = 5,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.97x = 13,143.33 × 5,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.97x = 72,179,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179,882.53/9,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.96

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