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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.72, 13,795.47 and 2,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.72, 13,795.47 and 2,623.14 is: 3,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.72 : 13,795.47 = 2,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.72/13,795.47 = 2,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.72x = 13,795.47 × 2,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.72x = 36,187,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187,449.18/9,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.97

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