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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.12, 14,365.68 and 2,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.12, 14,365.68 and 2,651.68 is: 3,977.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.12 : 14,365.68 = 2,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.12/14,365.68 = 2,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.12x = 14,365.68 × 2,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.12x = 38,093,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,186.34/9,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.52

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