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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.44, 13,815.06 and 2,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.44, 13,815.06 and 2,969.56 is: 4,454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.44 : 13,815.06 = 2,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.44/13,815.06 = 2,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.44x = 13,815.06 × 2,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.44x = 41,024,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,024,649.57/9,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.63

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