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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.46, 14,432.10 and 5,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.46, 14,432.10 and 5,924.90 is: 8,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.46 : 14,432.10 = 5,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.46/14,432.10 = 5,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.46x = 14,432.10 × 5,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.46x = 85,508,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,508,749.29/9,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.84

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