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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792, 13,512.96 and 5,600.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792, 13,512.96 and 5,600.34 is: 7,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792 : 13,512.96 = 5,600.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792/13,512.96 = 5,600.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792x = 13,512.96 × 5,600.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792x = 75,677,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,677,170.41/9,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.47

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