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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.51, 13,801.45 and 2,628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.51, 13,801.45 and 2,628.73 is: 3,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.51 : 13,801.45 = 2,628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.51/13,801.45 = 2,628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.51x = 13,801.45 × 2,628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.51x = 36,280,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,280,285.66/9,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.43

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