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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.09, 14,666.96 and 2,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.09, 14,666.96 and 2,382.53 is: 3,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.09 : 14,666.96 = 2,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.09/14,666.96 = 2,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.09x = 14,666.96 × 2,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.09x = 34,944,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944,514.83/9,778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.76

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