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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.52, 13,511.40 and 5,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.52, 13,511.40 and 5,814.64 is: 8,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.52 : 13,511.40 = 5,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.52/13,511.40 = 5,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.52x = 13,511.40 × 5,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.52x = 78,563,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,563,926.90/9,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.85

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