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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.07, 14,651.90 and 2,372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.07, 14,651.90 and 2,372.57 is: 3,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.07 : 14,651.90 = 2,372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.07/14,651.90 = 2,372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.07x = 14,651.90 × 2,372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.07x = 34,762,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,585.12/9,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.80

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