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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.76, 14,368.82 and 3,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.76, 14,368.82 and 3,337.44 is: 5,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.76 : 14,368.82 = 3,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.76/14,368.82 = 3,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.76x = 14,368.82 × 3,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.76x = 47,955,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,074.62/9,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.44

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