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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.50, 13,804.96 and 2,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.50, 13,804.96 and 2,629.69 is: 3,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.50 : 13,804.96 = 2,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.50/13,804.96 = 2,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.50x = 13,804.96 × 2,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.50x = 36,302,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302,765.26/9,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.45

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