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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.89, 13,801.87 and 3,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.89, 13,801.87 and 3,356.48 is: 5,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.89 : 13,801.87 = 3,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.89/13,801.87 = 3,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.89x = 13,801.87 × 3,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.89x = 46,325,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,700.62/9,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.46

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