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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.34, 13,798.69 and 2,625.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.34, 13,798.69 and 2,625.53 is: 3,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.34 : 13,798.69 = 2,625.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.34/13,798.69 = 2,625.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.34x = 13,798.69 × 2,625.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.34x = 36,228,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228,813.77/9,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.20

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