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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.92, 13,282.35 and 5,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.92, 13,282.35 and 5,433.14 is: 7,497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.92 : 13,282.35 = 5,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.92/13,282.35 = 5,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.92x = 13,282.35 × 5,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.92x = 72,164,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,164,867.08/9,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.71

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