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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.03, 14,674.41 and 2,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.03, 14,674.41 and 2,387.52 is: 3,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.03 : 14,674.41 = 2,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.03/14,674.41 = 2,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.03x = 14,674.41 × 2,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.03x = 35,035,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035,447.36/9,783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.25

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