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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.66, 14,651.43 and 2,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.66, 14,651.43 and 2,372.15 is: 3,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.66 : 14,651.43 = 2,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.66/14,651.43 = 2,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.66x = 14,651.43 × 2,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.66x = 34,755,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755,316.42/9,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.20

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