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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.02, 13,802.58 and 3,658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.02, 13,802.58 and 3,658.14 is: 5,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.02 : 13,802.58 = 3,658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.02/13,802.58 = 3,658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.02x = 13,802.58 × 3,658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.02x = 50,491,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491,770.00/9,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.24

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