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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.61, 13,804.93 and 2,629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.61, 13,804.93 and 2,629.03 is: 3,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.61 : 13,804.93 = 2,629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.61/13,804.93 = 2,629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.61x = 13,804.93 × 2,629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.61x = 36,293,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,293,575.12/9,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.98

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