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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.20, 13,872.30 and 3,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.20, 13,872.30 and 3,092.20 is: 4,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.20 : 13,872.30 = 3,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.20/13,872.30 = 3,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.20x = 13,872.30 × 3,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.20x = 42,895,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,895,926.06/9,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.30

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