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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.43, 13,549.92 and 2,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.43, 13,549.92 and 2,792.97 is: 4,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.43 : 13,549.92 = 2,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.43/13,549.92 = 2,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.43x = 13,549.92 × 2,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.43x = 37,844,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844,520.06/9,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.85

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