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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.70, 14,651.40 and 2,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.70, 14,651.40 and 2,372.22 is: 3,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.70 : 14,651.40 = 2,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.70/14,651.40 = 2,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.70x = 14,651.40 × 2,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.70x = 34,756,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756,344.11/9,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.29

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