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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.64, 13,796.46 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.64, 13,796.46 and 2,272.14 is: 3,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.64 : 13,796.46 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.64/13,796.46 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.64x = 13,796.46 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.64x = 31,347,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,347,488.62/9,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.21

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