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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.36, 13,803.72 and 2,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.36, 13,803.72 and 2,962.56 is: 4,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.36 : 13,803.72 = 2,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.36/13,803.72 = 2,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.36x = 13,803.72 × 2,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.36x = 40,894,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894,348.72/9,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.42

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