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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.26, 13,704.52 and 5,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.26, 13,704.52 and 5,682.33 is: 7,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.26 : 13,704.52 = 5,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.26/13,704.52 = 5,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.26x = 13,704.52 × 5,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.26x = 77,873,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873,547.05/9,931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.26

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