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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.23, 13,791.70 and 2,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.23, 13,791.70 and 2,621.92 is: 3,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.23 : 13,791.70 = 2,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.23/13,791.70 = 2,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.23x = 13,791.70 × 2,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.23x = 36,160,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160,734.06/9,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.70

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