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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.51, 13,638.91 and 2,852.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.51, 13,638.91 and 2,852.37 is: 4,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.51 : 13,638.91 = 2,852.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.51/13,638.91 = 2,852.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.51x = 13,638.91 × 2,852.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.51x = 38,903,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903,217.72/9,092.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.60

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