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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092, 13,638 and 3,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092, 13,638 and 3,623.84 is: 5,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092 : 13,638 = 3,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092/13,638 = 3,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092x = 13,638 × 3,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092x = 49,421,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,929.92/9,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.76

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