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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.79, 13,814.89 and 3,362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.79, 13,814.89 and 3,362.99 is: 5,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.79 : 13,814.89 = 3,362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.79/13,814.89 = 3,362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.79x = 13,814.89 × 3,362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.79x = 46,459,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459,259.44/9,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.75

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