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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.92, 13,157.28 and 7,300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.92, 13,157.28 and 7,300.32 is: 10,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.92 : 13,157.28 = 7,300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.92/13,157.28 = 7,300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.92x = 13,157.28 × 7,300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.92x = 96,052,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,354.33/9,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.69

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