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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.20, 14,307.30 and 5,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.20, 14,307.30 and 5,331.24 is: 7,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.20 : 14,307.30 = 5,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.20/14,307.30 = 5,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.20x = 14,307.30 × 5,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.20x = 76,275,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,275,650.05/9,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.32

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