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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.08, 14,657.98 and 2,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.08, 14,657.98 and 2,376.52 is: 3,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.08 : 14,657.98 = 2,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.08/14,657.98 = 2,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.08x = 14,657.98 × 2,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.08x = 34,834,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,834,982.63/9,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.75

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