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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.79, 14,391.23 and 5,434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.79, 14,391.23 and 5,434.79 is: 8,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.79 : 14,391.23 = 5,434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.79/14,391.23 = 5,434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.79x = 14,391.23 × 5,434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.79x = 78,213,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,213,213.76/9,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.34

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