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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.36, 13,848.54 and 2,992.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.36, 13,848.54 and 2,992.93 is: 4,489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.36 : 13,848.54 = 2,992.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.36/13,848.54 = 2,992.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.36x = 13,848.54 × 2,992.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.36x = 41,447,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,710.82/9,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.88

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