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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.61, 13,156.36 and 5,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.61, 13,156.36 and 5,284.69 is: 7,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.61 : 13,156.36 = 5,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.61/13,156.36 = 5,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.61x = 13,156.36 × 5,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.61x = 69,527,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,527,238.03/9,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.86

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