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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,760.77, 14,641.18 and 2,365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,760.77, 14,641.18 and 2,365.21 is: 3,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,760.77 : 14,641.18 = 2,365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,760.77/14,641.18 = 2,365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,760.77x = 14,641.18 × 2,365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,760.77x = 34,629,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629,477.74/9,760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.82

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