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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.67, 14,579.55 and 5,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.67, 14,579.55 and 5,334.72 is: 8,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.67 : 14,579.55 = 5,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.67/14,579.55 = 5,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.67x = 14,579.55 × 5,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.67x = 77,777,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,777,816.98/9,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.10

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