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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.45, 13,810.16 and 2,966.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.45, 13,810.16 and 2,966.00 is: 4,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.45 : 13,810.16 = 2,966.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.45/13,810.16 = 2,966.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.45x = 13,810.16 × 2,966.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.45x = 40,960,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960,976.50/9,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.16

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