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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332, 13,999.08 and 3,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332, 13,999.08 and 3,092.84 is: 4,639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332 : 13,999.08 = 3,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332/13,999.08 = 3,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332x = 13,999.08 × 3,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332x = 43,296,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,296,914.59/9,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.62

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