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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,532.76, 14,285.50 and 5,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,532.76, 14,285.50 and 5,364.02 is: 8,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,532.76 : 14,285.50 = 5,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,532.76/14,285.50 = 5,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,532.76x = 14,285.50 × 5,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,532.76x = 76,627,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,627,730.01/9,532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.36

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