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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.53, 14,661.81 and 2,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.53, 14,661.81 and 2,379 is: 3,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.53 : 14,661.81 = 2,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.53/14,661.81 = 2,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.53x = 14,661.81 × 2,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.53x = 34,880,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880,445.99/9,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.51

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