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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.41, 14,683.97 and 2,393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.41, 14,683.97 and 2,393.93 is: 3,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.41 : 14,683.97 = 2,393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.41/14,683.97 = 2,393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.41x = 14,683.97 × 2,393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.41x = 35,152,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152,310.91/9,789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.85

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