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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.92, 14,331.30 and 2,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.92, 14,331.30 and 2,892.42 is: 4,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.92 : 14,331.30 = 2,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.92/14,331.30 = 2,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.92x = 14,331.30 × 2,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.92x = 41,452,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,138.75/9,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.94

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