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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.68, 13,801.29 and 2,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.68, 13,801.29 and 2,961.26 is: 4,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.68 : 13,801.29 = 2,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.68/13,801.29 = 2,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.68x = 13,801.29 × 2,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.68x = 40,869,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,869,179.67/9,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.46

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