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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.32, 14,685.41 and 2,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.32, 14,685.41 and 2,394.89 is: 3,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.32 : 14,685.41 = 2,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.32/14,685.41 = 2,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.32x = 14,685.41 × 2,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.32x = 35,169,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169,874.12/9,790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.31

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