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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.17, 14,365.75 and 3,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.17, 14,365.75 and 3,003.87 is: 4,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.17 : 14,365.75 = 3,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.17/14,365.75 = 3,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.17x = 14,365.75 × 3,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.17x = 43,152,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,773.62/9,577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.80

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