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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.23, 13,702.35 and 5,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.23, 13,702.35 and 5,453.27 is: 7,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.23 : 13,702.35 = 5,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.23/13,702.35 = 5,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.23x = 13,702.35 × 5,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.23x = 74,722,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,722,614.18/9,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.52

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