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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.46, 13,939.58 and 3,052.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.46, 13,939.58 and 3,052.22 is: 4,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.46 : 13,939.58 = 3,052.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.46/13,939.58 = 3,052.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.46x = 13,939.58 × 3,052.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.46x = 42,546,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,602.80/9,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.62

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