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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.26, 14,689.48 and 3,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.26, 14,689.48 and 3,555.16 is: 5,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.26 : 14,689.48 = 3,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.26/14,689.48 = 3,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.26x = 14,689.48 × 3,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.26x = 52,223,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,223,451.72/9,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.14

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