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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.59, 13,503.85 and 8,380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.59, 13,503.85 and 8,380.97 is: 11,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.59 : 13,503.85 = 8,380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.59/13,503.85 = 8,380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.59x = 13,503.85 × 8,380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.59x = 113,175,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,175,361.73/9,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.24

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