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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.17, 14,195.73 and 5,577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.17, 14,195.73 and 5,577.45 is: 8,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.17 : 14,195.73 = 5,577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.17/14,195.73 = 5,577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.17x = 14,195.73 × 5,577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.17x = 79,175,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175,974.29/9,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.15

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