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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.44, 14,303.10 and 5,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.44, 14,303.10 and 5,150.34 is: 7,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.44 : 14,303.10 = 5,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.44/14,303.10 = 5,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.44x = 14,303.10 × 5,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.44x = 73,665,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,665,828.05/9,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.34

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