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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.69, 13,150.97 and 5,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.69, 13,150.97 and 5,337.94 is: 7,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.69 : 13,150.97 = 5,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.69/13,150.97 = 5,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.69x = 13,150.97 × 5,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.69x = 70,199,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,199,049.25/9,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.35

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