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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.72, 13,804.47 and 2,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.72, 13,804.47 and 2,629.14 is: 3,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.72 : 13,804.47 = 2,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.72/13,804.47 = 2,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.72x = 13,804.47 × 2,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.72x = 36,293,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,293,884.26/9,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.96

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