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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.96, 14,065.62 and 5,642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.96, 14,065.62 and 5,642.48 is: 8,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.96 : 14,065.62 = 5,642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.96/14,065.62 = 5,642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.96x = 14,065.62 × 5,642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.96x = 79,364,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364,979.54/9,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.41

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