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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.15, 14,629.58 and 2,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.15, 14,629.58 and 2,357.56 is: 3,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.15 : 14,629.58 = 2,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.15/14,629.58 = 2,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.15x = 14,629.58 × 2,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.15x = 34,490,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,112.62/9,753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.30

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