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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.58, 13,799.50 and 2,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.58, 13,799.50 and 2,625.76 is: 3,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.58 : 13,799.50 = 2,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.58/13,799.50 = 2,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.58x = 13,799.50 × 2,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.58x = 36,234,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,234,175.12/9,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.68

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