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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.85, 14,294.79 and 5,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.85, 14,294.79 and 5,155.85 is: 7,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.85 : 14,294.79 = 5,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.85/14,294.79 = 5,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.85x = 14,294.79 × 5,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.85x = 73,701,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,701,721.55/9,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.78

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