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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.51, 13,845.92 and 2,992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.51, 13,845.92 and 2,992.07 is: 4,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.51 : 13,845.92 = 2,992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.51/13,845.92 = 2,992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.51x = 13,845.92 × 2,992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.51x = 41,427,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,981.51/9,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.67

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