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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.38, 13,792.26 and 5,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.38, 13,792.26 and 5,685.92 is: 8,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.38 : 13,792.26 = 5,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.38/13,792.26 = 5,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.38x = 13,792.26 × 5,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.38x = 78,421,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421,686.98/9,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.38

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