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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.91, 14,636.90 and 2,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.91, 14,636.90 and 2,362.36 is: 3,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.91 : 14,636.90 = 2,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.91/14,636.90 = 2,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.91x = 14,636.90 × 2,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.91x = 34,577,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,623.84/9,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.55

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