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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.28, 13,149.78 and 5,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.28, 13,149.78 and 5,336.72 is: 7,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.28 : 13,149.78 = 5,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.28/13,149.78 = 5,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.28x = 13,149.78 × 5,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.28x = 70,176,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176,693.92/9,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.32

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