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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.68, 13,514.55 and 5,543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.68, 13,514.55 and 5,543.73 is: 7,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.68 : 13,514.55 = 5,543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.68/13,514.55 = 5,543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.68x = 13,514.55 × 5,543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.68x = 74,921,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,921,016.27/9,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.72

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