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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.48, 14,669.06 and 2,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.48, 14,669.06 and 2,383.96 is: 3,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.48 : 14,669.06 = 2,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.48/14,669.06 = 2,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.48x = 14,669.06 × 2,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.48x = 34,970,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,452.28/9,779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.90

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