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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.87, 14,668.51 and 2,383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.87, 14,668.51 and 2,383.37 is: 3,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.87 : 14,668.51 = 2,383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.87/14,668.51 = 2,383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.87x = 14,668.51 × 2,383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.87x = 34,960,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960,486.68/9,778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.10

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