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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.74, 14,649.96 and 2,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.74, 14,649.96 and 2,371.26 is: 3,556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.74 : 14,649.96 = 2,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.74/14,649.96 = 2,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.74x = 14,649.96 × 2,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.74x = 34,738,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,864.15/9,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.85

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