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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.25, 13,638.38 and 2,853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.25, 13,638.38 and 2,853.23 is: 4,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.25 : 13,638.38 = 2,853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.25/13,638.38 = 2,853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.25x = 13,638.38 × 2,853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.25x = 38,913,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,400.87/9,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.84

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