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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.53, 14,652.68 and 2,372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.53, 14,652.68 and 2,372.99 is: 3,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.53 : 14,652.68 = 2,372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.53/14,652.68 = 2,372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.53x = 14,652.68 × 2,372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.53x = 34,770,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,770,577.98/9,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.45

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