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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.28, 14,637.50 and 2,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.28, 14,637.50 and 2,362.74 is: 3,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.28 : 14,637.50 = 2,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.28/14,637.50 = 2,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.28x = 14,637.50 × 2,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.28x = 34,584,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,606.75/9,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.13

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