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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.85, 13,152.42 and 5,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.85, 13,152.42 and 5,755.14 is: 7,942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.85 : 13,152.42 = 5,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.85/13,152.42 = 5,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.85x = 13,152.42 × 5,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.85x = 75,694,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,694,018.44/9,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.84

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