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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.64, 13,477.62 and 5,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.64, 13,477.62 and 5,575.32 is: 7,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.64 : 13,477.62 = 5,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.64/13,477.62 = 5,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.64x = 13,477.62 × 5,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.64x = 75,142,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,142,044.34/9,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.32

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