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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.66, 13,421.05 and 5,750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.66, 13,421.05 and 5,750.11 is: 7,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.66 : 13,421.05 = 5,750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.66/13,421.05 = 5,750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.66x = 13,421.05 × 5,750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.66x = 77,172,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,172,513.82/9,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.31

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