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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.37, 14,669.26 and 2,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.37, 14,669.26 and 2,383.87 is: 3,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.37 : 14,669.26 = 2,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.37/14,669.26 = 2,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.37x = 14,669.26 × 2,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.37x = 34,969,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969,566.20/9,779.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.85

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