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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.57, 14,652.65 and 2,373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.57, 14,652.65 and 2,373.07 is: 3,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.57 : 14,652.65 = 2,373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.57/14,652.65 = 2,373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.57x = 14,652.65 × 2,373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.57x = 34,771,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771,690.87/9,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.55

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