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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.27, 13,155.38 and 5,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.27, 13,155.38 and 5,284.28 is: 7,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.27 : 13,155.38 = 5,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.27/13,155.38 = 5,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.27x = 13,155.38 × 5,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.27x = 69,516,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,516,688.38/9,533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.01

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