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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.83, 13,687.25 and 2,199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.83, 13,687.25 and 2,199.33 is: 3,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.83 : 13,687.25 = 2,199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.83/13,687.25 = 2,199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.83x = 13,687.25 × 2,199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.83x = 30,102,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102,768.55/9,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.00

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