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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.34, 13,800.96 and 2,627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.34, 13,800.96 and 2,627.49 is: 3,941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.34 : 13,800.96 = 2,627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.34/13,800.96 = 2,627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.34x = 13,800.96 × 2,627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.34x = 36,261,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261,884.39/9,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.36

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