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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.20, 13,552.74 and 2,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.20, 13,552.74 and 2,792.75 is: 4,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.20 : 13,552.74 = 2,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.20/13,552.74 = 2,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.20x = 13,552.74 × 2,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.20x = 37,849,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,849,346.87/9,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.56

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