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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.29, 14,703.02 and 3,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.29, 14,703.02 and 3,960.29 is: 5,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.29 : 14,703.02 = 3,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.29/14,703.02 = 3,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.29x = 14,703.02 × 3,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.29x = 58,228,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228,203.27/9,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.33

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