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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.67, 14,588.55 and 5,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.67, 14,588.55 and 5,340.75 is: 8,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.67 : 14,588.55 = 5,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.67/14,588.55 = 5,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.67x = 14,588.55 × 5,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.67x = 77,913,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913,798.41/9,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.15

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