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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.92, 13,635.83 and 3,892.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.92, 13,635.83 and 3,892.79 is: 5,841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.92 : 13,635.83 = 3,892.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.92/13,635.83 = 3,892.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.92x = 13,635.83 × 3,892.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.92x = 53,081,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081,466.49/9,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.53

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