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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.27, 14,488.72 and 5,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.27, 14,488.72 and 5,775.47 is: 8,673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.27 : 14,488.72 = 5,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.27/14,488.72 = 5,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.27x = 14,488.72 × 5,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.27x = 83,679,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679,167.64/9,647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.87

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