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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.97, 13,639.62 and 2,852.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.97, 13,639.62 and 2,852.85 is: 4,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.97 : 13,639.62 = 2,852.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.97/13,639.62 = 2,852.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.97x = 13,639.62 × 2,852.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.97x = 38,911,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,789.92/9,092.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.33

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