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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792, 13,513.68 and 6,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792, 13,513.68 and 6,066.72 is: 8,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792 : 13,513.68 = 6,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792/13,513.68 = 6,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792x = 13,513.68 × 6,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792x = 81,983,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983,712.73/9,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.52

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