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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.23, 14,365.81 and 5,222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.23, 14,365.81 and 5,222.35 is: 7,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.23 : 14,365.81 = 5,222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.23/14,365.81 = 5,222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.23x = 14,365.81 × 5,222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.23x = 75,023,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023,287.85/9,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.51

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