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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.72, 14,679.90 and 2,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.72, 14,679.90 and 2,391.06 is: 3,586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.72 : 14,679.90 = 2,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.72/14,679.90 = 2,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.72x = 14,679.90 × 2,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.72x = 35,100,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,521.69/9,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.55

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