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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.06, 14,642.97 and 2,366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.06, 14,642.97 and 2,366.59 is: 3,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.06 : 14,642.97 = 2,366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.06/14,642.97 = 2,366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.06x = 14,642.97 × 2,366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.06x = 34,653,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653,888.35/9,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.85

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