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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.08, 14,365.80 and 2,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.08, 14,365.80 and 2,651.52 is: 3,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.08 : 14,365.80 = 2,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.08/14,365.80 = 2,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.08x = 14,365.80 × 2,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.08x = 38,091,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091,206.02/9,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.33

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