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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.79, 14,089.62 and 5,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.79, 14,089.62 and 5,229.66 is: 7,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.79 : 14,089.62 = 5,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.79/14,089.62 = 5,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.79x = 14,089.62 × 5,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.79x = 73,683,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,683,944.28/9,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.73

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