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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.56, 14,567.96 and 5,554.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.56, 14,567.96 and 5,554.93 is: 8,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.56 : 14,567.96 = 5,554.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.56/14,567.96 = 5,554.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.56x = 14,567.96 × 5,554.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.56x = 80,923,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923,998.04/9,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.04

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