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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201.40, 13,802.22 and 2,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201.40, 13,802.22 and 2,627.80 is: 3,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201.40 : 13,802.22 = 2,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201.40/13,802.22 = 2,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201.40x = 13,802.22 × 2,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201.40x = 36,269,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269,473.72/9,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.73

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