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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.59, 13,797.78 and 3,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.59, 13,797.78 and 3,352.84 is: 5,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.59 : 13,797.78 = 3,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.59/13,797.78 = 3,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.59x = 13,797.78 × 3,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.59x = 46,261,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,748.70/9,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.77

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