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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.32, 14,686.91 and 2,395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.32, 14,686.91 and 2,395.89 is: 3,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.32 : 14,686.91 = 2,395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.32/14,686.91 = 2,395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.32x = 14,686.91 × 2,395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.32x = 35,188,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,147.37/9,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.81

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