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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.53, 14,693.85 and 4,862.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.53, 14,693.85 and 4,862.06 is: 7,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.53 : 14,693.85 = 4,862.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.53/14,693.85 = 4,862.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.53x = 14,693.85 × 4,862.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.53x = 71,442,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,442,282.55/9,792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.59

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