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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.58, 14,651.38 and 2,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.58, 14,651.38 and 2,372.05 is: 3,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.58 : 14,651.38 = 2,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.58/14,651.38 = 2,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.58x = 14,651.38 × 2,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.58x = 34,753,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,805.93/9,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.08

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