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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.83, 14,391.21 and 4,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.83, 14,391.21 and 4,046.19 is: 6,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.83 : 14,391.21 = 4,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.83/14,391.21 = 4,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.83x = 14,391.21 × 4,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.83x = 58,229,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,569.99/9,592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.11

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