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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.82, 13,414.44 and 5,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.82, 13,414.44 and 5,472.12 is: 7,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.82 : 13,414.44 = 5,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.82/13,414.44 = 5,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.82x = 13,414.44 × 5,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.82x = 73,405,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,405,425.41/9,720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.36

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