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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.43, 14,691.51 and 2,398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.43, 14,691.51 and 2,398.95 is: 3,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.43 : 14,691.51 = 2,398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.43/14,691.51 = 2,398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.43x = 14,691.51 × 2,398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.43x = 35,244,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244,197.91/9,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.39

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