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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.50, 13,149.33 and 5,802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.50, 13,149.33 and 5,802.50 is: 8,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.50 : 13,149.33 = 5,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.50/13,149.33 = 5,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.50x = 13,149.33 × 5,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.50x = 76,298,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,298,987.33/9,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.45

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