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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.37, 14,653.98 and 2,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.37, 14,653.98 and 2,373.86 is: 3,560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.37 : 14,653.98 = 2,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.37/14,653.98 = 2,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.37x = 14,653.98 × 2,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.37x = 34,786,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,786,533.60/9,769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.78

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