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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.38, 14,567.68 and 5,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.38, 14,567.68 and 5,554.74 is: 8,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.38 : 14,567.68 = 5,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.38/14,567.68 = 5,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.38x = 14,567.68 × 5,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.38x = 80,919,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919,674.80/9,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.75

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