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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.04, 14,686.52 and 2,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.04, 14,686.52 and 2,395.54 is: 3,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.04 : 14,686.52 = 2,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.04/14,686.52 = 2,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.04x = 14,686.52 × 2,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.04x = 35,182,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182,146.12/9,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.30

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