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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.44, 13,640.20 and 2,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.44, 13,640.20 and 2,851.24 is: 4,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.44 : 13,640.20 = 2,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.44/13,640.20 = 2,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.44x = 13,640.20 × 2,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.44x = 38,891,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891,483.85/9,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.34

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