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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.35, 14,692.97 and 2,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.35, 14,692.97 and 2,399.70 is: 3,599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.35 : 14,692.97 = 2,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.35/14,692.97 = 2,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.35x = 14,692.97 × 2,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.35x = 35,258,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258,708.11/9,795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.54

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