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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.83, 14,608.23 and 2,343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.83, 14,608.23 and 2,343.29 is: 3,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.83 : 14,608.23 = 2,343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.83/14,608.23 = 2,343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.83x = 14,608.23 × 2,343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.83x = 34,231,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,246.24/9,738.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.93

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