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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.91, 13,155.46 and 5,283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.91, 13,155.46 and 5,283.93 is: 7,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.91 : 13,155.46 = 5,283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.91/13,155.46 = 5,283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.91x = 13,155.46 × 5,283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.91x = 69,512,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,512,529.76/9,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.08

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