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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.41, 14,752.58 and 3,592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.41, 14,752.58 and 3,592.85 is: 5,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.41 : 14,752.58 = 3,592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.41/14,752.58 = 3,592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.41x = 14,752.58 × 3,592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.41x = 53,003,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003,715.33/9,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.71

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