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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.63, 13,797.81 and 2,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.63, 13,797.81 and 2,273.13 is: 3,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.63 : 13,797.81 = 2,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.63/13,797.81 = 2,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.63x = 13,797.81 × 2,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.63x = 31,364,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364,215.85/9,198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.66

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