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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.06, 14,662.59 and 2,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.06, 14,662.59 and 2,379.45 is: 3,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.06 : 14,662.59 = 2,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.06/14,662.59 = 2,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.06x = 14,662.59 × 2,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.06x = 34,888,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888,914.63/9,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.18

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