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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.95, 13,798.47 and 3,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.95, 13,798.47 and 3,355.55 is: 5,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.95 : 13,798.47 = 3,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.95/13,798.47 = 3,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.95x = 13,798.47 × 3,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.95x = 46,301,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301,456.01/9,198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.34

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