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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.28, 13,443.72 and 5,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.28, 13,443.72 and 5,761.56 is: 7,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.28 : 13,443.72 = 5,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.28/13,443.72 = 5,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.28x = 13,443.72 × 5,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.28x = 77,456,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,456,799.40/9,740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.21

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