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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.71, 13,798.52 and 2,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.71, 13,798.52 and 2,625.87 is: 3,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.71 : 13,798.52 = 2,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.71/13,798.52 = 2,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.71x = 13,798.52 × 2,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.71x = 36,233,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,233,119.71/9,198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.93

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