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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.17, 13,549.55 and 2,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.17, 13,549.55 and 2,792.73 is: 4,189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.17 : 13,549.55 = 2,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.17/13,549.55 = 2,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.17x = 13,549.55 × 2,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.17x = 37,840,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,840,234.77/9,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.50

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