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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.67, 14,594.55 and 5,344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.67, 14,594.55 and 5,344.75 is: 8,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.67 : 14,594.55 = 5,344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.67/14,594.55 = 5,344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.67x = 14,594.55 × 5,344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.67x = 78,004,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,004,221.11/9,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.15

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