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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.87, 14,653.09 and 2,373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.87, 14,653.09 and 2,373.37 is: 3,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.87 : 14,653.09 = 2,373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.87/14,653.09 = 2,373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.87x = 14,653.09 × 2,373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.87x = 34,777,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,777,170.55/9,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.00

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