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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.94, 14,657.71 and 2,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.94, 14,657.71 and 2,376.44 is: 3,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.94 : 14,657.71 = 2,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.94/14,657.71 = 2,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.94x = 14,657.71 × 2,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.94x = 34,833,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833,168.35/9,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.61

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