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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.08, 13,852.92 and 2,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.08, 13,852.92 and 2,994 is: 4,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.08 : 13,852.92 = 2,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.08/13,852.92 = 2,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.08x = 13,852.92 × 2,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.08x = 41,475,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475,642.48/9,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.56

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