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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.64, 13,797.15 and 2,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.64, 13,797.15 and 2,625.89 is: 3,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.64 : 13,797.15 = 2,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.64/13,797.15 = 2,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.64x = 13,797.15 × 2,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.64x = 36,229,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229,729.23/9,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.17

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