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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.16, 13,802.40 and 2,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.16, 13,802.40 and 2,626.44 is: 3,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.16 : 13,802.40 = 2,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.16/13,802.40 = 2,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.16x = 13,802.40 × 2,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.16x = 36,251,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,251,175.46/9,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.28

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