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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.15, 14,888.99 and 8,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.15, 14,888.99 and 8,092.56 is: 12,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.15 : 14,888.99 = 8,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.15/14,888.99 = 8,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.15x = 14,888.99 × 8,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.15x = 120,490,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,490,044.91/9,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.09

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