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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.28, 13,597.92 and 2,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.28, 13,597.92 and 2,492.16 is: 3,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.28 : 13,597.92 = 2,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.28/13,597.92 = 2,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.28x = 13,597.92 × 2,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.28x = 33,888,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,888,192.31/9,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.24

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