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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.53, 13,638.96 and 2,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.53, 13,638.96 and 2,852.40 is: 4,278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.53 : 13,638.96 = 2,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.53/13,638.96 = 2,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.53x = 13,638.96 × 2,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.53x = 38,903,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903,769.50/9,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.65

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