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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.65, 13,423.93 and 5,477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.65, 13,423.93 and 5,477.86 is: 7,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.65 : 13,423.93 = 5,477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.65/13,423.93 = 5,477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.65x = 13,423.93 × 5,477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.65x = 73,534,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,534,412.28/9,726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.10

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