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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.09, 14,683.68 and 5,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.09, 14,683.68 and 5,845.10 is: 8,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.09 : 14,683.68 = 5,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.09/14,683.68 = 5,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.09x = 14,683.68 × 5,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.09x = 85,827,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,827,504.55/9,792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.98

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