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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.38, 13,793.52 and 2,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.38, 13,793.52 and 2,623.08 is: 3,933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.38 : 13,793.52 = 2,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.38/13,793.52 = 2,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.38x = 13,793.52 × 2,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.38x = 36,181,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181,506.44/9,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.47

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