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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.98, 13,553.44 and 2,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.98, 13,553.44 and 2,797.22 is: 4,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.98 : 13,553.44 = 2,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.98/13,553.44 = 2,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.98x = 13,553.44 × 2,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.98x = 37,911,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,953.44/9,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.27

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