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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.32, 14,390.52 and 3,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.32, 14,390.52 and 3,019.02 is: 4,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.32 : 14,390.52 = 3,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.32/14,390.52 = 3,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.32x = 14,390.52 × 3,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.32x = 43,445,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,267.69/9,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.17

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