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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.92, 14,692.38 and 3,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.92, 14,692.38 and 3,555.76 is: 5,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.92 : 14,692.38 = 3,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.92/14,692.38 = 3,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.92x = 14,692.38 × 3,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.92x = 52,242,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,577.11/9,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.64

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