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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.82, 14,660.52 and 2,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.82, 14,660.52 and 2,378.32 is: 3,567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.82 : 14,660.52 = 2,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.82/14,660.52 = 2,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.82x = 14,660.52 × 2,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.82x = 34,867,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867,407.93/9,773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.43

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