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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.76, 14,575.68 and 5,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.76, 14,575.68 and 5,827.92 is: 8,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.76 : 14,575.68 = 5,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.76/14,575.68 = 5,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.76x = 14,575.68 × 5,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.76x = 84,945,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,945,896.99/9,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.73

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