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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.13, 14,688.13 and 2,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.13, 14,688.13 and 2,396.70 is: 3,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.13 : 14,688.13 = 2,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.13/14,688.13 = 2,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.13x = 14,688.13 × 2,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.13x = 35,203,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,041.17/9,792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.03

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