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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.69, 14,633.54 and 2,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.69, 14,633.54 and 2,360.12 is: 3,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.69 : 14,633.54 = 2,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.69/14,633.54 = 2,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.69x = 14,633.54 × 2,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.69x = 34,536,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536,843.16/9,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.18

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