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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.52, 14,093.46 and 5,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.52, 14,093.46 and 5,892.86 is: 8,837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.52 : 14,093.46 = 5,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.52/14,093.46 = 5,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.52x = 14,093.46 × 5,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.52x = 83,050,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,786.70/9,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,837.52

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