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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.81, 13,849.71 and 2,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.81, 13,849.71 and 2,992.44 is: 4,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.81 : 13,849.71 = 2,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.81/13,849.71 = 2,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.81x = 13,849.71 × 2,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.81x = 41,444,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444,426.19/9,231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.31

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