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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.26, 14,362.34 and 3,335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.26, 14,362.34 and 3,335.67 is: 5,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.26 : 14,362.34 = 3,335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.26/14,362.34 = 3,335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.26x = 14,362.34 × 3,335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.26x = 47,908,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908,009.99/9,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.27

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