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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.94, 13,621.52 and 2,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.94, 13,621.52 and 2,925.50 is: 4,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.94 : 13,621.52 = 2,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.94/13,621.52 = 2,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.94x = 13,621.52 × 2,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.94x = 39,849,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,756.76/9,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.32

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