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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.72, 14,687.40 and 2,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.72, 14,687.40 and 2,396.08 is: 3,594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.72 : 14,687.40 = 2,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.72/14,687.40 = 2,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.72x = 14,687.40 × 2,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.72x = 35,192,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,185.39/9,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.08

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