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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.20, 14,683.73 and 2,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.20, 14,683.73 and 2,393.76 is: 3,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.20 : 14,683.73 = 2,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.20/14,683.73 = 2,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.20x = 14,683.73 × 2,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.20x = 35,149,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,313.56/9,789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.62

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