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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.48, 13,153.08 and 5,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.48, 13,153.08 and 5,339.52 is: 7,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.48 : 13,153.08 = 5,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.48/13,153.08 = 5,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.48x = 13,153.08 × 5,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.48x = 70,231,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231,133.72/9,531.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.33

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