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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.34, 14,683.88 and 2,393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.34, 14,683.88 and 2,393.87 is: 3,590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.34 : 14,683.88 = 2,393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.34/14,683.88 = 2,393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.34x = 14,683.88 × 2,393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.34x = 35,151,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151,226.40/9,789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.77

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