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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.03, 14,659.55 and 2,377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.03, 14,659.55 and 2,377.49 is: 3,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.03 : 14,659.55 = 2,377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.03/14,659.55 = 2,377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.03x = 14,659.55 × 2,377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.03x = 34,852,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852,958.29/9,773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.24

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