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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.52, 13,845.91 and 2,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.52, 13,845.91 and 2,992.08 is: 4,487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.52 : 13,845.91 = 2,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.52/13,845.91 = 2,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.52x = 13,845.91 × 2,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.52x = 41,428,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428,062.91/9,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.68

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