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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.93, 13,640.46 and 2,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.93, 13,640.46 and 2,852.97 is: 4,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.93 : 13,640.46 = 2,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.93/13,640.46 = 2,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.93x = 13,640.46 × 2,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.93x = 38,915,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915,823.17/9,093.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.32

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