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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.65, 14,667.99 and 2,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.65, 14,667.99 and 2,383.11 is: 3,574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.65 : 14,667.99 = 2,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.65/14,667.99 = 2,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.65x = 14,667.99 × 2,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.65x = 34,955,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955,433.65/9,778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.67

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