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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.27, 14,638.94 and 2,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.27, 14,638.94 and 2,363.72 is: 3,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.27 : 14,638.94 = 2,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.27/14,638.94 = 2,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.27x = 14,638.94 × 2,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.27x = 34,602,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602,355.26/9,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.59

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