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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.89, 13,424.44 and 5,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.89, 13,424.44 and 5,478.94 is: 7,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.89 : 13,424.44 = 5,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.89/13,424.44 = 5,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.89x = 13,424.44 × 5,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.89x = 73,551,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551,701.29/9,727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.91

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