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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.28, 14,662.83 and 2,379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.28, 14,662.83 and 2,379.74 is: 3,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.28 : 14,662.83 = 2,379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.28/14,662.83 = 2,379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.28x = 14,662.83 × 2,379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.28x = 34,893,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893,723.06/9,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.59

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