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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.94, 13,152.95 and 5,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.94, 13,152.95 and 5,553.41 is: 7,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.94 : 13,152.95 = 5,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.94/13,152.95 = 5,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.94x = 13,152.95 × 5,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.94x = 73,043,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,043,724.06/9,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.66

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