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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.21, 13,798.51 and 2,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.21, 13,798.51 and 2,625.40 is: 3,938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.21 : 13,798.51 = 2,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.21/13,798.51 = 2,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.21x = 13,798.51 × 2,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.21x = 36,226,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,226,608.15/9,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.01

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