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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.29, 14,282.30 and 5,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.29, 14,282.30 and 5,368.06 is: 8,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.29 : 14,282.30 = 5,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.29/14,282.30 = 5,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.29x = 14,282.30 × 5,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.29x = 76,668,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668,243.34/9,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.32

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