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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.92, 12,623.76 and 5,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.92, 12,623.76 and 5,792.28 is: 7,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.92 : 12,623.76 = 5,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.92/12,623.76 = 5,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.92x = 12,623.76 × 5,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.92x = 73,120,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120,352.57/9,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.24

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