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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.28, 14,653.94 and 2,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.28, 14,653.94 and 2,373.74 is: 3,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.28 : 14,653.94 = 2,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.28/14,653.94 = 2,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.28x = 14,653.94 × 2,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.28x = 34,784,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784,668.30/9,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.62

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