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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.91, 14,666.88 and 2,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.91, 14,666.88 and 2,382.33 is: 3,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.91 : 14,666.88 = 2,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.91/14,666.88 = 2,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.91x = 14,666.88 × 2,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.91x = 34,941,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941,348.23/9,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.50

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