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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,780.88, 14,671.50 and 2,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,780.88, 14,671.50 and 2,385.36 is: 3,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,780.88 : 14,671.50 = 2,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,780.88/14,671.50 = 2,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,780.88x = 14,671.50 × 2,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,780.88x = 34,996,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996,809.24/9,780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.08

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