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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.72, 13,797.50 and 2,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.72, 13,797.50 and 2,956.12 is: 4,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.72 : 13,797.50 = 2,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.72/13,797.50 = 2,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.72x = 13,797.50 × 2,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.72x = 40,787,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,787,065.70/9,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.48

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