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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.20, 14,293.44 and 5,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.20, 14,293.44 and 5,312 is: 7,971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.20 : 14,293.44 = 5,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.20/14,293.44 = 5,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.20x = 14,293.44 × 5,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.20x = 75,926,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926,753.28/9,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.15

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