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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.80, 14,989.20 and 3,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.80, 14,989.20 and 3,419.20 is: 5,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.80 : 14,989.20 = 3,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.80/14,989.20 = 3,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.80x = 14,989.20 × 3,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.80x = 51,251,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,251,072.64/9,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.80

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