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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.17, 14,353.30 and 5,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.17, 14,353.30 and 5,360.25 is: 8,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.17 : 14,353.30 = 5,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.17/14,353.30 = 5,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.17x = 14,353.30 × 5,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.17x = 76,937,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,937,204.56/9,577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.40

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