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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.48, 14,658.73 and 2,376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.48, 14,658.73 and 2,376.89 is: 3,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.48 : 14,658.73 = 2,376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.48/14,658.73 = 2,376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.48x = 14,658.73 × 2,376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.48x = 34,842,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842,109.51/9,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.33

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