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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.58, 13,792.20 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.58, 13,792.20 and 2,622.24 is: 3,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.58 : 13,792.20 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.58/13,792.20 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.58x = 13,792.20 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.58x = 36,166,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,166,458.53/9,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.17

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