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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.92, 13,425.21 and 5,536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.92, 13,425.21 and 5,536.17 is: 7,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.92 : 13,425.21 = 5,536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.92/13,425.21 = 5,536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.92x = 13,425.21 × 5,536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.92x = 74,324,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324,244.85/9,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.30

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