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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.58, 14,110.74 and 5,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.58, 14,110.74 and 5,499.72 is: 8,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.58 : 14,110.74 = 5,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.58/14,110.74 = 5,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.58x = 14,110.74 × 5,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.58x = 77,605,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,605,118.99/9,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.39

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