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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.57, 14,371.35 and 3,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.57, 14,371.35 and 3,336.56 is: 5,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.57 : 14,371.35 = 3,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.57/14,371.35 = 3,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.57x = 14,371.35 × 3,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.57x = 47,950,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950,799.70/9,576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.10

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