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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.72, 14,670.59 and 7,590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.72, 14,670.59 and 7,590.67 is: 11,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.72 : 14,670.59 = 7,590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.72/14,670.59 = 7,590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.72x = 14,670.59 × 7,590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.72x = 111,359,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,359,587.78/9,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.67

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