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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.92, 14,251.56 and 5,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.92, 14,251.56 and 5,809.92 is: 8,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.92 : 14,251.56 = 5,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.92/14,251.56 = 5,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.92x = 14,251.56 × 5,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.92x = 82,800,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,800,423.48/9,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.41

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