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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.59, 14,388.65 and 2,929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.59, 14,388.65 and 2,929.07 is: 4,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.59 : 14,388.65 = 2,929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.59/14,388.65 = 2,929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.59x = 14,388.65 × 2,929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.59x = 42,145,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,363.06/9,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.53

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