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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.03, 14,668.56 and 2,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.03, 14,668.56 and 2,383.49 is: 3,575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.03 : 14,668.56 = 2,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.03/14,668.56 = 2,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.03x = 14,668.56 × 2,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.03x = 34,962,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962,402.75/9,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.24

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