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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.02, 14,365.38 and 3,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.02, 14,365.38 and 3,003.24 is: 4,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.02 : 14,365.38 = 3,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.02/14,365.38 = 3,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.02x = 14,365.38 × 3,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.02x = 43,142,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142,683.83/9,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.81

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