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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.27, 14,593.73 and 5,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.27, 14,593.73 and 5,043.51 is: 7,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.27 : 14,593.73 = 5,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.27/14,593.73 = 5,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.27x = 14,593.73 × 5,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.27x = 73,603,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,603,597.97/9,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.18

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