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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.70, 13,747.05 and 5,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.70, 13,747.05 and 5,276.70 is: 7,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.70 : 13,747.05 = 5,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.70/13,747.05 = 5,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.70x = 13,747.05 × 5,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.70x = 72,539,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,539,058.74/9,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.05

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