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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.64, 13,638.96 and 4,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.64, 13,638.96 and 4,980 is: 7,470

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.64 : 13,638.96 = 4,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.64/13,638.96 = 4,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.64x = 13,638.96 × 4,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.64x = 67,922,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,922,020.80/9,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470

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