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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.12, 14,365.68 and 3,003.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.12, 14,365.68 and 3,003.82 is: 4,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.12 : 14,365.68 = 3,003.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.12/14,365.68 = 3,003.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.12x = 14,365.68 × 3,003.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.12x = 43,151,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151,880.98/9,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.73

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