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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.52, 14,697.18 and 3,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.52, 14,697.18 and 3,953.32 is: 5,933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.52 : 14,697.18 = 3,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.52/14,697.18 = 3,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.52x = 14,697.18 × 3,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.52x = 58,102,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,655.64/9,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.37

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