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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.79, 13,429.97 and 5,540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.79, 13,429.97 and 5,540.31 is: 7,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.79 : 13,429.97 = 5,540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.79/13,429.97 = 5,540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.79x = 13,429.97 × 5,540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.79x = 74,406,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,406,102.24/9,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.68

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