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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.23, 14,661.20 and 2,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.23, 14,661.20 and 2,378.70 is: 3,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.23 : 14,661.20 = 2,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.23/14,661.20 = 2,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.23x = 14,661.20 × 2,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.23x = 34,874,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874,602.39/9,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.02

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