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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.09, 14,365.63 and 3,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.09, 14,365.63 and 3,003.79 is: 4,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.09 : 14,365.63 = 3,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.09/14,365.63 = 3,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.09x = 14,365.63 × 3,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.09x = 43,151,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151,263.91/9,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.68

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