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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.44, 14,639.18 and 2,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.44, 14,639.18 and 2,363.87 is: 3,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.44 : 14,639.18 = 2,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.44/14,639.18 = 2,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.44x = 14,639.18 × 2,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.44x = 34,605,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605,033.41/9,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.80

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