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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.40, 13,798.28 and 2,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.40, 13,798.28 and 2,623.68 is: 3,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.40 : 13,798.28 = 2,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.40/13,798.28 = 2,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.40x = 13,798.28 × 2,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.40x = 36,202,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,271.27/9,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.14

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