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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.72, 14,238.66 and 5,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.72, 14,238.66 and 5,621.76 is: 8,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.72 : 14,238.66 = 5,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.72/14,238.66 = 5,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.72x = 14,238.66 × 5,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.72x = 80,046,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046,329.24/9,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.39

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