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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.76, 13,801 and 3,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.76, 13,801 and 3,354.88 is: 5,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.76 : 13,801 = 3,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.76/13,801 = 3,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.76x = 13,801 × 3,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.76x = 46,300,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,300,698.88/9,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.27

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