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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.84, 13,149.90 and 5,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.84, 13,149.90 and 5,337 is: 7,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.84 : 13,149.90 = 5,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.84/13,149.90 = 5,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.84x = 13,149.90 × 5,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.84x = 70,181,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,181,016.30/9,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.12

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