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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.92, 14,562.66 and 5,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.92, 14,562.66 and 5,031.32 is: 7,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.92 : 14,562.66 = 5,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.92/14,562.66 = 5,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.92x = 14,562.66 × 5,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.92x = 73,269,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,269,402.51/9,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.97

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