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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,201.65, 13,798.33 and 2,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,201.65, 13,798.33 and 2,626.28 is: 3,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,201.65 : 13,798.33 = 2,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,201.65/13,798.33 = 2,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,201.65x = 13,798.33 × 2,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,201.65x = 36,238,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,195.99/9,201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.23

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