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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.37, 14,656.98 and 2,375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.37, 14,656.98 and 2,375.87 is: 3,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.37 : 14,656.98 = 2,375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.37/14,656.98 = 2,375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.37x = 14,656.98 × 2,375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.37x = 34,823,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,079.07/9,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.79

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