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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.15, 13,795.79 and 2,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.15, 13,795.79 and 2,623.39 is: 3,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.15 : 13,795.79 = 2,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.15/13,795.79 = 2,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.15x = 13,795.79 × 2,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.15x = 36,191,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191,689.92/9,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.10

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