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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.28, 13,589.67 and 3,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.28, 13,589.67 and 3,792 is: 5,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.28 : 13,589.67 = 3,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.28/13,589.67 = 3,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.28x = 13,589.67 × 3,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.28x = 51,532,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,532,028.64/9,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.08

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