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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.46, 14,904.97 and 5,552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.46, 14,904.97 and 5,552.79 is: 8,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.46 : 14,904.97 = 5,552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.46/14,904.97 = 5,552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.46x = 14,904.97 × 5,552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.46x = 82,764,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,764,154.48/9,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.69

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