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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.44, 14,689.56 and 2,772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.44, 14,689.56 and 2,772.68 is: 4,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.44 : 14,689.56 = 2,772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.44/14,689.56 = 2,772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.44x = 14,689.56 × 2,772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.44x = 40,729,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729,449.22/9,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.27

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