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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.52, 14,625.23 and 5,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.52, 14,625.23 and 5,127.76 is: 7,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.52 : 14,625.23 = 5,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.52/14,625.23 = 5,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.52x = 14,625.23 × 5,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.52x = 74,994,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,994,669.38/9,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.46

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