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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.40, 13,807.66 and 2,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.40, 13,807.66 and 2,966.96 is: 4,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.40 : 13,807.66 = 2,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.40/13,807.66 = 2,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.40x = 13,807.66 × 2,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.40x = 40,966,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,966,774.91/9,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.81

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