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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.34, 14,381.21 and 7,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.34, 14,381.21 and 7,959.38 is: 11,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.34 : 14,381.21 = 7,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.34/14,381.21 = 7,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.34x = 14,381.21 × 7,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.34x = 114,465,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,465,463.24/9,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.01

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