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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.32, 14,652.28 and 2,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.32, 14,652.28 and 2,372.82 is: 3,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.32 : 14,652.28 = 2,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.32/14,652.28 = 2,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.32x = 14,652.28 × 2,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.32x = 34,767,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,767,137.90/9,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.17

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