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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.24, 13,799.39 and 3,354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.24, 13,799.39 and 3,354.86 is: 5,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.24 : 13,799.39 = 3,354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.24/13,799.39 = 3,354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.24x = 13,799.39 × 3,354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.24x = 46,294,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,294,935.76/9,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.02

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