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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.24, 13,799.52 and 4,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.24, 13,799.52 and 4,005.60 is: 6,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.24 : 13,799.52 = 4,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.24/13,799.52 = 4,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.24x = 13,799.52 × 4,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.24x = 55,275,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275,357.31/9,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.34

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