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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.13, 14,659.49 and 2,377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.13, 14,659.49 and 2,377.63 is: 3,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.13 : 14,659.49 = 2,377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.13/14,659.49 = 2,377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.13x = 14,659.49 × 2,377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.13x = 34,854,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854,812.50/9,773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.39

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