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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.63, 13,872.95 and 3,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.63, 13,872.95 and 3,092.63 is: 4,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.63 : 13,872.95 = 3,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.63/13,872.95 = 3,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.63x = 13,872.95 × 3,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.63x = 42,903,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903,901.36/9,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.95

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