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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.96, 14,691.97 and 4,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.96, 14,691.97 and 4,245.02 is: 6,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.96 : 14,691.97 = 4,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.96/14,691.97 = 4,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.96x = 14,691.97 × 4,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.96x = 62,367,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367,669.55/9,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.63

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