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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.11, 14,652.05 and 2,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.11, 14,652.05 and 2,372.56 is: 3,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.11 : 14,652.05 = 2,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.11/14,652.05 = 2,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.11x = 14,652.05 × 2,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.11x = 34,762,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762,867.75/9,768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.81

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