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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.85, 13,795.40 and 2,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.85, 13,795.40 and 2,623.03 is: 3,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.85 : 13,795.40 = 2,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.85/13,795.40 = 2,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.85x = 13,795.40 × 2,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.85x = 36,185,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,782.55/9,196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.59

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