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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.66, 14,681.42 and 2,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.66, 14,681.42 and 2,392.06 is: 3,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.66 : 14,681.42 = 2,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.66/14,681.42 = 2,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.66x = 14,681.42 × 2,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.66x = 35,118,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,764.12/9,787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.07

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