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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.44, 13,571.28 and 2,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.44, 13,571.28 and 2,892 is: 4,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.44 : 13,571.28 = 2,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.44/13,571.28 = 2,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.44x = 13,571.28 × 2,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.44x = 39,248,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248,141.76/9,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.08

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