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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.08, 12,998.94 and 5,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.08, 12,998.94 and 5,592.48 is: 7,714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.08 : 12,998.94 = 5,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.08/12,998.94 = 5,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.08x = 12,998.94 × 5,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.08x = 72,696,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,696,311.97/9,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,714.71

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