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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.98, 13,115.44 and 5,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.98, 13,115.44 and 5,727.39 is: 7,902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.98 : 13,115.44 = 5,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.98/13,115.44 = 5,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.98x = 13,115.44 × 5,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.98x = 75,117,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,117,239.90/9,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.94

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