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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.43, 14,580.18 and 5,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.43, 14,580.18 and 5,775.32 is: 8,652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.43 : 14,580.18 = 5,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.43/14,580.18 = 5,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.43x = 14,580.18 × 5,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.43x = 84,205,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,205,241.61/9,732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.03

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