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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.93, 14,381.15 and 5,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.93, 14,381.15 and 5,892.32 is: 8,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.93 : 14,381.15 = 5,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.93/14,381.15 = 5,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.93x = 14,381.15 × 5,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.93x = 84,738,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738,236.40/9,597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.80

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