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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.06, 14,688 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.06, 14,688 and 2,396.55 is: 3,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.06 : 14,688 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.06/14,688 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.06x = 14,688 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.06x = 35,200,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,526.40/9,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.80

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