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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.88, 14,390.16 and 2,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.88, 14,390.16 and 2,930.88 is: 4,396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.88 : 14,390.16 = 2,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.88/14,390.16 = 2,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.88x = 14,390.16 × 2,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.88x = 42,175,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175,832.14/9,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.58

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