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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.68, 13,796.52 and 3,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.68, 13,796.52 and 3,041.68 is: 4,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.68 : 13,796.52 = 3,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.68/13,796.52 = 3,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.68x = 13,796.52 × 3,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.68x = 41,964,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,598.95/9,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.52

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