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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.44, 13,870.80 and 3,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.44, 13,870.80 and 3,092 is: 4,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.44 : 13,870.80 = 3,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.44/13,870.80 = 3,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.44x = 13,870.80 × 3,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.44x = 42,888,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,513.60/9,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.88

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