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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.42, 13,806.40 and 2,964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.42, 13,806.40 and 2,964.86 is: 4,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.42 : 13,806.40 = 2,964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.42/13,806.40 = 2,964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.42x = 13,806.40 × 2,964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.42x = 40,934,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934,043.10/9,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.22

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