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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.95, 14,686.35 and 2,395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.95, 14,686.35 and 2,395.51 is: 3,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.95 : 14,686.35 = 2,395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.95/14,686.35 = 2,395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.95x = 14,686.35 × 2,395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.95x = 35,181,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,181,298.29/9,790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.25

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