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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.58, 13,796.50 and 2,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.58, 13,796.50 and 2,623.76 is: 3,935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.58 : 13,796.50 = 2,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.58/13,796.50 = 2,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.58x = 13,796.50 × 2,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.58x = 36,198,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,198,763.56/9,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.68

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