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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.30, 14,637.38 and 2,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.30, 14,637.38 and 2,362.80 is: 3,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.30 : 14,637.38 = 2,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.30/14,637.38 = 2,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.30x = 14,637.38 × 2,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.30x = 34,585,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,207.37/9,758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.18

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