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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.28, 13,797.86 and 2,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.28, 13,797.86 and 2,625.42 is: 3,938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.28 : 13,797.86 = 2,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.28/13,797.86 = 2,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.28x = 13,797.86 × 2,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.28x = 36,225,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,177.60/9,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.26

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