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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.02, 14,369.58 and 4,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.02, 14,369.58 and 4,031.58 is: 6,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.02 : 14,369.58 = 4,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.02/14,369.58 = 4,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.02x = 14,369.58 × 4,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.02x = 57,932,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,932,111.34/9,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.07

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