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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.62, 13,998.03 and 3,092.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.62, 13,998.03 and 3,092.05 is: 4,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.62 : 13,998.03 = 3,092.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.62/13,998.03 = 3,092.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.62x = 13,998.03 × 3,092.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.62x = 43,282,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282,608.66/9,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.27

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