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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.69, 14,660.53 and 2,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.69, 14,660.53 and 2,378.16 is: 3,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.69 : 14,660.53 = 2,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.69/14,660.53 = 2,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.69x = 14,660.53 × 2,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.69x = 34,865,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865,080.08/9,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.24

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