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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.71, 13,637.98 and 2,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.71, 13,637.98 and 2,852.88 is: 4,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.71 : 13,637.98 = 2,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.71/13,637.98 = 2,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.71x = 13,637.98 × 2,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.71x = 38,907,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907,520.38/9,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.98

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