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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.38, 13,793.78 and 2,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.38, 13,793.78 and 2,623.62 is: 3,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.38 : 13,793.78 = 2,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.38/13,793.78 = 2,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.38x = 13,793.78 × 2,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.38x = 36,189,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189,643.64/9,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.78

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