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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.30, 14,220.09 and 5,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.30, 14,220.09 and 5,783.85 is: 8,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.30 : 14,220.09 = 5,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.30/14,220.09 = 5,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.30x = 14,220.09 × 5,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.30x = 82,246,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246,867.55/9,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.59

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