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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.38, 13,801.83 and 2,958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.38, 13,801.83 and 2,958.91 is: 4,438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.38 : 13,801.83 = 2,958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.38/13,801.83 = 2,958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.38x = 13,801.83 × 2,958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.38x = 40,838,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,838,372.81/9,200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.77

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