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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.29, 14,683.89 and 2,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.29, 14,683.89 and 2,393.79 is: 3,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.29 : 14,683.89 = 2,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.29/14,683.89 = 2,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.29x = 14,683.89 × 2,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.29x = 35,150,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,149.04/9,789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.67

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