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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.62, 14,626.71 and 5,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.62, 14,626.71 and 5,592.60 is: 8,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.62 : 14,626.71 = 5,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.62/14,626.71 = 5,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.62x = 14,626.71 × 5,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.62x = 81,801,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,801,338.35/9,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.33

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