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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.34, 13,149.09 and 5,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.34, 13,149.09 and 5,336.50 is: 7,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.34 : 13,149.09 = 5,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.34/13,149.09 = 5,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.34x = 13,149.09 × 5,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.34x = 70,170,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,170,118.79/9,528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.36

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