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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.85, 13,150.88 and 5,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.85, 13,150.88 and 5,281.09 is: 7,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.85 : 13,150.88 = 5,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.85/13,150.88 = 5,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.85x = 13,150.88 × 5,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.85x = 69,450,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,450,987.54/9,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.73

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