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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.49, 13,795.97 and 2,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.49, 13,795.97 and 2,957.45 is: 4,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.49 : 13,795.97 = 2,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.49/13,795.97 = 2,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.49x = 13,795.97 × 2,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.49x = 40,800,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800,891.48/9,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.09

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