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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.09, 14,192.11 and 2,892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.09, 14,192.11 and 2,892.85 is: 4,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.09 : 14,192.11 = 2,892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.09/14,192.11 = 2,892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.09x = 14,192.11 × 2,892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.09x = 41,055,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,645.41/9,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.96

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