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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.58, 13,149.44 and 5,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.58, 13,149.44 and 5,336.82 is: 7,364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.58 : 13,149.44 = 5,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.58/13,149.44 = 5,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.58x = 13,149.44 × 5,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.58x = 70,176,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176,194.38/9,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.81

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