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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,532.29, 14,279.30 and 5,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,532.29, 14,279.30 and 5,366.06 is: 8,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,532.29 : 14,279.30 = 5,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,532.29/14,279.30 = 5,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,532.29x = 14,279.30 × 5,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,532.29x = 76,623,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,623,556.00/9,532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.31

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