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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.32, 14,688.48 and 3,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.32, 14,688.48 and 3,634.88 is: 5,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.32 : 14,688.48 = 3,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.32/14,688.48 = 3,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.32x = 14,688.48 × 3,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.32x = 53,390,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390,862.18/9,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.32

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