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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.38, 13,800.33 and 2,957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.38, 13,800.33 and 2,957.91 is: 4,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.38 : 13,800.33 = 2,957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.38/13,800.33 = 2,957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.38x = 13,800.33 × 2,957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.38x = 40,820,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,820,134.11/9,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.27

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