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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.34, 13,794.08 and 2,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.34, 13,794.08 and 2,621.76 is: 3,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.34 : 13,794.08 = 2,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.34/13,794.08 = 2,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.34x = 13,794.08 × 2,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.34x = 36,164,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164,767.18/9,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.09

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