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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.58, 13,793.70 and 2,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.58, 13,793.70 and 2,623.24 is: 3,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.58 : 13,793.70 = 2,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.58/13,793.70 = 2,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.58x = 13,793.70 × 2,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.58x = 36,184,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184,185.59/9,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.67

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