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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.73, 14,621.45 and 2,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.73, 14,621.45 and 2,352.13 is: 3,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.73 : 14,621.45 = 2,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.73/14,621.45 = 2,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.73x = 14,621.45 × 2,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.73x = 34,391,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391,551.19/9,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.16

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