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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.92, 13,800.41 and 2,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.92, 13,800.41 and 2,625.60 is: 3,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.92 : 13,800.41 = 2,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.92/13,800.41 = 2,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.92x = 13,800.41 × 2,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.92x = 36,234,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,234,356.50/9,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.55

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