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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507, 14,266.44 and 4,577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507, 14,266.44 and 4,577.16 is: 6,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507 : 14,266.44 = 4,577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507/14,266.44 = 4,577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507x = 14,266.44 × 4,577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507x = 65,299,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299,778.51/9,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.60

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