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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.26, 13,492.91 and 5,528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.26, 13,492.91 and 5,528.43 is: 7,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.26 : 13,492.91 = 5,528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.26/13,492.91 = 5,528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.26x = 13,492.91 × 5,528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.26x = 74,594,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594,622.25/9,777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.40

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