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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.84, 14,675.52 and 2,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.84, 14,675.52 and 2,388.32 is: 3,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.84 : 14,675.52 = 2,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.84/14,675.52 = 2,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.84x = 14,675.52 × 2,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.84x = 35,049,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,837.93/9,783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.42

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