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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.70, 14,296.98 and 5,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.70, 14,296.98 and 5,584.32 is: 8,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.70 : 14,296.98 = 5,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.70/14,296.98 = 5,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.70x = 14,296.98 × 5,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.70x = 79,838,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,911.35/9,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.90

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