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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.28, 13,801.14 and 2,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.28, 13,801.14 and 2,959.88 is: 4,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.28 : 13,801.14 = 2,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.28/13,801.14 = 2,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.28x = 13,801.14 × 2,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.28x = 40,849,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849,649.26/9,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.53

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