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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.51, 13,549.14 and 2,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.51, 13,549.14 and 2,792.37 is: 4,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.51 : 13,549.14 = 2,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.51/13,549.14 = 2,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.51x = 13,549.14 × 2,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.51x = 37,834,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,834,262.87/9,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.68

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