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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.52, 14,299.37 and 5,833.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.52, 14,299.37 and 5,833.85 is: 8,750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.52 : 14,299.37 = 5,833.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.52/14,299.37 = 5,833.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.52x = 14,299.37 × 5,833.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.52x = 83,420,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,420,300.89/9,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.21

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