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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.66, 14,633.32 and 2,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.66, 14,633.32 and 2,360.06 is: 3,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.66 : 14,633.32 = 2,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.66/14,633.32 = 2,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.66x = 14,633.32 × 2,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.66x = 34,535,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535,513.20/9,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.05

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