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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112, 13,669.92 and 2,956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112, 13,669.92 and 2,956.48 is: 4,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112 : 13,669.92 = 2,956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112/13,669.92 = 2,956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112x = 13,669.92 × 2,956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112x = 40,414,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,414,845.08/9,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.34

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