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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.88, 14,633.85 and 2,360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.88, 14,633.85 and 2,360.31 is: 3,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.88 : 14,633.85 = 2,360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.88/14,633.85 = 2,360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.88x = 14,633.85 × 2,360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.88x = 34,540,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,422.49/9,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.47

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