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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.28, 13,155.89 and 5,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.28, 13,155.89 and 5,341.53 is: 7,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.28 : 13,155.89 = 5,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.28/13,155.89 = 5,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.28x = 13,155.89 × 5,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.28x = 70,272,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,272,505.07/9,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.29

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