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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.25, 14,591.21 and 5,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.25, 14,591.21 and 5,565.33 is: 8,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.25 : 14,591.21 = 5,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.25/14,591.21 = 5,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.25x = 14,591.21 × 5,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.25x = 81,204,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,204,870.92/9,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.19

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