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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.69, 13,140.57 and 5,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.69, 13,140.57 and 5,747.47 is: 7,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.69 : 13,140.57 = 5,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.69/13,140.57 = 5,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.69x = 13,140.57 × 5,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.69x = 75,525,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525,031.86/9,523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.23

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