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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.28, 13,804.20 and 2,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.28, 13,804.20 and 2,876.72 is: 4,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.28 : 13,804.20 = 2,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.28/13,804.20 = 2,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.28x = 13,804.20 × 2,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.28x = 39,710,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710,818.22/9,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.32

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