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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.89, 13,795.27 and 2,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.89, 13,795.27 and 2,622.58 is: 3,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.89 : 13,795.27 = 2,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.89/13,795.27 = 2,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.89x = 13,795.27 × 2,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.89x = 36,179,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179,199.20/9,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.42

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