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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.47, 13,794.37 and 2,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.47, 13,794.37 and 2,621.89 is: 3,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.47 : 13,794.37 = 2,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.47/13,794.37 = 2,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.47x = 13,794.37 × 2,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.47x = 36,167,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167,320.76/9,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.31

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