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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.68, 13,812.84 and 2,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.68, 13,812.84 and 2,969.16 is: 4,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.68 : 13,812.84 = 2,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.68/13,812.84 = 2,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.68x = 13,812.84 × 2,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.68x = 41,012,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012,532.01/9,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.68

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