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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.68, 13,151.52 and 5,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.68, 13,151.52 and 5,338.56 is: 7,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.68 : 13,151.52 = 5,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.68/13,151.52 = 5,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.68x = 13,151.52 × 5,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.68x = 70,210,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,210,178.61/9,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.53

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