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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.32, 14,653.94 and 2,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.32, 14,653.94 and 2,373.72 is: 3,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.32 : 14,653.94 = 2,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.32/14,653.94 = 2,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.32x = 14,653.94 × 2,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.32x = 34,784,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784,350.46/9,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.57

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