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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.44, 13,150.76 and 5,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.44, 13,150.76 and 5,337.72 is: 7,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.44 : 13,150.76 = 5,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.44/13,150.76 = 5,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.44x = 13,150.76 × 5,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.44x = 70,195,074.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,195,074.67/9,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.13

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