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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.33, 13,686.50 and 2,198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.33, 13,686.50 and 2,198.83 is: 3,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.33 : 13,686.50 = 2,198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.33/13,686.50 = 2,198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.33x = 13,686.50 × 2,198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.33x = 30,094,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094,286.80/9,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.25

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