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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.48, 14,649.58 and 2,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.48, 14,649.58 and 2,371 is: 3,556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.48 : 14,649.58 = 2,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.48/14,649.58 = 2,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.48x = 14,649.58 × 2,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.48x = 34,734,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734,154.18/9,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.47

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