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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.06, 14,683.50 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.06, 14,683.50 and 2,393.55 is: 3,590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.06 : 14,683.50 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.06/14,683.50 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.06x = 14,683.50 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.06x = 35,145,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,691.43/9,789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.30

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