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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.40, 13,794.95 and 2,624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.40, 13,794.95 and 2,624.03 is: 3,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.40 : 13,794.95 = 2,624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.40/13,794.95 = 2,624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.40x = 13,794.95 × 2,624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.40x = 36,198,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,198,293.67/9,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.85

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