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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.65, 13,887.99 and 2,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.65, 13,887.99 and 2,932.96 is: 4,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.65 : 13,887.99 = 2,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.65/13,887.99 = 2,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.65x = 13,887.99 × 2,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.65x = 40,732,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732,919.15/9,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.92

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