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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.65, 14,606.06 and 5,572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.65, 14,606.06 and 5,572.35 is: 8,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.65 : 14,606.06 = 5,572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.65/14,606.06 = 5,572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.65x = 14,606.06 × 5,572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.65x = 81,390,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,390,050.58/9,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.88

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