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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.53, 14,681.43 and 2,392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.53, 14,681.43 and 2,392.13 is: 3,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.53 : 14,681.43 = 2,392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.53/14,681.43 = 2,392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.53x = 14,681.43 × 2,392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.53x = 35,119,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119,815.74/9,787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.22

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