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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.28, 14,664.80 and 5,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.28, 14,664.80 and 5,092.72 is: 7,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.28 : 14,664.80 = 5,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.28/14,664.80 = 5,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.28x = 14,664.80 × 5,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.28x = 74,683,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683,720.26/9,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.19

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