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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.83, 14,657.61 and 2,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.83, 14,657.61 and 2,376.27 is: 3,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.83 : 14,657.61 = 2,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.83/14,657.61 = 2,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.83x = 14,657.61 × 2,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.83x = 34,830,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830,365.63/9,771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.36

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