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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.49, 53,961.37 and 9,683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.49, 53,961.37 and 9,683.81 is: 14,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.49 : 53,961.37 = 9,683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.49/53,961.37 = 9,683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.49x = 53,961.37 × 9,683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.49x = 522,551,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,551,654.42/35,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.41

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