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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.44, 12,822.69 and 5,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.44, 12,822.69 and 5,514.95 is: 7,610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.44 : 12,822.69 = 5,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.44/12,822.69 = 5,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.44x = 12,822.69 × 5,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.44x = 70,716,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,716,430.10/9,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.10

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