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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.92, 14,269.04 and 2,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.92, 14,269.04 and 2,492.88 is: 3,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.92 : 14,269.04 = 2,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.92/14,269.04 = 2,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.92x = 14,269.04 × 2,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.92x = 35,570,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,956.57/9,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.23

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