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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.76, 14,922.72 and 3,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.76, 14,922.72 and 3,792.32 is: 5,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.76 : 14,922.72 = 3,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.76/14,922.72 = 3,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.76x = 14,922.72 × 3,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.76x = 56,591,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591,729.51/9,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.75

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