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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.91, 14,089.80 and 5,229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.91, 14,089.80 and 5,229.79 is: 7,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.91 : 14,089.80 = 5,229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.91/14,089.80 = 5,229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.91x = 14,089.80 × 5,229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.91x = 73,686,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,686,679.53/9,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.92

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