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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,713.64, 14,539.12 and 5,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,713.64, 14,539.12 and 5,027.20 is: 7,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,713.64 : 14,539.12 = 5,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,713.64/14,539.12 = 5,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,713.64x = 14,539.12 × 5,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,713.64x = 73,091,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,091,064.06/9,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.58

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