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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.50, 14,691.27 and 4,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.50, 14,691.27 and 4,244.55 is: 6,367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.50 : 14,691.27 = 4,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.50/14,691.27 = 4,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.50x = 14,691.27 × 4,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.50x = 62,357,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,357,830.08/9,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.92

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