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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.06, 14,692.50 and 2,399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.06, 14,692.50 and 2,399.49 is: 3,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.06 : 14,692.50 = 2,399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.06/14,692.50 = 2,399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.06x = 14,692.50 × 2,399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.06x = 35,254,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,506.83/9,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.21

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