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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.19, 14,668.79 and 2,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.19, 14,668.79 and 2,383.59 is: 3,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.19 : 14,668.79 = 2,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.19/14,668.79 = 2,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.19x = 14,668.79 × 2,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.19x = 34,964,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964,369.24/9,779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.39

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