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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.92, 14,192.36 and 5,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.92, 14,192.36 and 5,575.20 is: 8,352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.92 : 14,192.36 = 5,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.92/14,192.36 = 5,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.92x = 14,192.36 × 5,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.92x = 79,125,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125,217.60/9,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.78

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