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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.26, 13,802.66 and 2,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.26, 13,802.66 and 2,626.50 is: 3,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.26 : 13,802.66 = 2,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.26/13,802.66 = 2,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.26x = 13,802.66 × 2,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.26x = 36,252,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252,686.49/9,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.40

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