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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.30, 14,688.45 and 5,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.30, 14,688.45 and 5,904.30 is: 8,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.30 : 14,688.45 = 5,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.30/14,688.45 = 5,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.30x = 14,688.45 × 5,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.30x = 86,725,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,725,015.34/9,792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.45

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