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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.12, 13,802.16 and 2,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.12, 13,802.16 and 2,628.84 is: 3,942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.12 : 13,802.16 = 2,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.12/13,802.16 = 2,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.12x = 13,802.16 × 2,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.12x = 36,283,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,283,670.29/9,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.11

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