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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.09, 14,649.05 and 2,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.09, 14,649.05 and 2,370.58 is: 3,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.09 : 14,649.05 = 2,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.09/14,649.05 = 2,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.09x = 14,649.05 × 2,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.09x = 34,726,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726,714.25/9,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.85

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