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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.81, 13,797.22 and 2,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.81, 13,797.22 and 2,623.46 is: 3,935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.81 : 13,797.22 = 2,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.81/13,797.22 = 2,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.81x = 13,797.22 × 2,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.81x = 36,196,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,196,482.72/9,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.34

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