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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.76, 14,696.37 and 2,402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.76, 14,696.37 and 2,402.19 is: 3,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.76 : 14,696.37 = 2,402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.76/14,696.37 = 2,402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.76x = 14,696.37 × 2,402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.76x = 35,303,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303,473.05/9,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.22

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