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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.48, 13,748.10 and 2,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.48, 13,748.10 and 2,592.52 is: 3,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.48 : 13,748.10 = 2,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.48/13,748.10 = 2,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.48x = 13,748.10 × 2,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.48x = 35,642,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,224.21/9,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.32

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