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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.76, 14,588.64 and 5,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.76, 14,588.64 and 5,342.40 is: 8,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.76 : 14,588.64 = 5,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.76/14,588.64 = 5,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.76x = 14,588.64 × 5,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.76x = 77,938,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,938,350.34/9,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.60

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