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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.02, 14,662.41 and 2,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.02, 14,662.41 and 2,379.50 is: 3,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.02 : 14,662.41 = 2,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.02/14,662.41 = 2,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.02x = 14,662.41 × 2,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.02x = 34,889,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,889,204.60/9,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.22

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