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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.12, 14,638.60 and 2,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.12, 14,638.60 and 2,363.61 is: 3,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.12 : 14,638.60 = 2,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.12/14,638.60 = 2,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.12x = 14,638.60 × 2,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.12x = 34,599,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599,941.35/9,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.40

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