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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.98, 13,147.23 and 5,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.98, 13,147.23 and 5,334.50 is: 7,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.98 : 13,147.23 = 5,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.98/13,147.23 = 5,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.98x = 13,147.23 × 5,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.98x = 70,133,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133,898.44/9,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.38

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