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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.77, 14,668.11 and 2,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.77, 14,668.11 and 2,383.20 is: 3,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.77 : 14,668.11 = 2,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.77/14,668.11 = 2,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.77x = 14,668.11 × 2,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.77x = 34,957,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957,039.75/9,778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.79

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