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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.52, 14,579.29 and 5,364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.52, 14,579.29 and 5,364.66 is: 8,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.52 : 14,579.29 = 5,364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.52/14,579.29 = 5,364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.52x = 14,579.29 × 5,364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.52x = 78,212,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,212,834.17/9,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.99

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