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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.92, 14,280.16 and 3,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.92, 14,280.16 and 3,974.92 is: 5,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.92 : 14,280.16 = 3,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.92/14,280.16 = 3,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.92x = 14,280.16 × 3,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.92x = 56,762,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,762,493.59/9,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.87

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