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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.85, 13,798.01 and 2,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.85, 13,798.01 and 2,955.78 is: 4,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.85 : 13,798.01 = 2,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.85/13,798.01 = 2,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.85x = 13,798.01 × 2,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.85x = 40,783,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783,882.00/9,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.07

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