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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.26, 13,791.96 and 2,622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.26, 13,791.96 and 2,622.81 is: 3,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.26 : 13,791.96 = 2,622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.26/13,791.96 = 2,622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.26x = 13,791.96 × 2,622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.26x = 36,173,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173,690.61/9,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.52

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