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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.77, 14,355.71 and 2,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.77, 14,355.71 and 2,550.04 is: 3,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.77 : 14,355.71 = 2,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.77/14,355.71 = 2,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.77x = 14,355.71 × 2,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.77x = 36,607,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,607,634.73/9,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.34

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