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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.91, 13,540.14 and 4,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.91, 13,540.14 and 4,092.96 is: 6,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.91 : 13,540.14 = 4,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.91/13,540.14 = 4,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.91x = 13,540.14 × 4,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.91x = 55,419,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,419,251.41/9,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.34

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