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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.72, 14,749.08 and 3,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.72, 14,749.08 and 3,592.88 is: 5,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.72 : 14,749.08 = 3,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.72/14,749.08 = 3,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.72x = 14,749.08 × 3,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.72x = 52,991,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,991,697.95/9,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.32

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