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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.36, 13,807.80 and 2,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.36, 13,807.80 and 2,962.32 is: 4,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.36 : 13,807.80 = 2,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.36/13,807.80 = 2,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.36x = 13,807.80 × 2,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.36x = 40,903,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903,122.10/9,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.89

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