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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.22, 14,365.98 and 2,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.22, 14,365.98 and 2,651.72 is: 3,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.22 : 14,365.98 = 2,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.22/14,365.98 = 2,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.22x = 14,365.98 × 2,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.22x = 38,094,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094,484.66/9,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.62

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