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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.52, 14,651.39 and 5,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.52, 14,651.39 and 5,088.02 is: 7,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.52 : 14,651.39 = 5,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.52/14,651.39 = 5,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.52x = 14,651.39 × 5,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.52x = 74,546,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546,466.65/9,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.39

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