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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198, 13,794.72 and 2,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198, 13,794.72 and 2,624.24 is: 3,935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198 : 13,794.72 = 2,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198/13,794.72 = 2,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198x = 13,794.72 × 2,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198x = 36,200,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,200,656.01/9,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.71

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