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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.47, 13,792.88 and 2,620.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.47, 13,792.88 and 2,620.89 is: 3,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.47 : 13,792.88 = 2,620.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.47/13,792.88 = 2,620.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.47x = 13,792.88 × 2,620.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.47x = 36,149,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149,608.16/9,196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.81

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