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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.48, 13,638.24 and 2,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.48, 13,638.24 and 2,936 is: 4,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.48 : 13,638.24 = 2,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.48/13,638.24 = 2,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.48x = 13,638.24 × 2,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.48x = 40,041,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,872.64/9,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.85

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