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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.73, 14,657.39 and 2,376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.73, 14,657.39 and 2,376.23 is: 3,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.73 : 14,657.39 = 2,376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.73/14,657.39 = 2,376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.73x = 14,657.39 × 2,376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.73x = 34,829,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829,244.67/9,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.29

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