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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.23, 13,803.28 and 2,962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.23, 13,803.28 and 2,962.78 is: 4,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.23 : 13,803.28 = 2,962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.23/13,803.28 = 2,962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.23x = 13,803.28 × 2,962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.23x = 40,896,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,896,081.92/9,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.18

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