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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.98, 14,273.84 and 5,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.98, 14,273.84 and 5,356.23 is: 8,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.98 : 14,273.84 = 5,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.98/14,273.84 = 5,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.98x = 14,273.84 × 5,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.98x = 76,454,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,454,019.10/9,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.69

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