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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.96, 14,692.34 and 2,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.96, 14,692.34 and 2,399.52 is: 3,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.96 : 14,692.34 = 2,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.96/14,692.34 = 2,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.96x = 14,692.34 × 2,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.96x = 35,254,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,563.68/9,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.26

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