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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.65, 14,652.94 and 2,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.65, 14,652.94 and 2,373.10 is: 3,559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.65 : 14,652.94 = 2,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.65/14,652.94 = 2,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.65x = 14,652.94 × 2,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.65x = 34,772,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772,849.35/9,768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.64

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