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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.22, 14,662.63 and 2,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.22, 14,662.63 and 2,379.72 is: 3,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.22 : 14,662.63 = 2,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.22/14,662.63 = 2,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.22x = 14,662.63 × 2,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.22x = 34,892,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,892,953.86/9,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.53

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