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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.29, 14,568.98 and 5,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.29, 14,568.98 and 5,823.45 is: 8,722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.29 : 14,568.98 = 5,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.29/14,568.98 = 5,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.29x = 14,568.98 × 5,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.29x = 84,841,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,841,697.46/9,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.03

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