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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.48, 14,643.59 and 2,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.48, 14,643.59 and 2,367 is: 3,550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.48 : 14,643.59 = 2,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.48/14,643.59 = 2,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.48x = 14,643.59 × 2,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.48x = 34,661,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,661,377.53/9,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.47

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