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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.92, 13,426.38 and 5,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.92, 13,426.38 and 5,750.28 is: 7,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.92 : 13,426.38 = 5,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.92/13,426.38 = 5,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.92x = 13,426.38 × 5,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.92x = 77,205,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205,444.39/9,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.48

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