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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.04, 14,688.02 and 2,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.04, 14,688.02 and 2,396.54 is: 3,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.04 : 14,688.02 = 2,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.04/14,688.02 = 2,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.04x = 14,688.02 × 2,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.04x = 35,200,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,427.45/9,792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.80

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