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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.24, 14,359.93 and 4,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.24, 14,359.93 and 4,027.73 is: 6,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.24 : 14,359.93 = 4,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.24/14,359.93 = 4,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.24x = 14,359.93 × 4,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.24x = 57,837,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837,861.65/9,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.10

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