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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.80, 13,687.20 and 2,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.80, 13,687.20 and 2,199.30 is: 3,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.80 : 13,687.20 = 2,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.80/13,687.20 = 2,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.80x = 13,687.20 × 2,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.80x = 30,102,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102,258.96/9,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.95

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