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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.28, 14,365.56 and 3,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.28, 14,365.56 and 3,003.68 is: 4,505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.28 : 14,365.56 = 3,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.28/14,365.56 = 3,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.28x = 14,365.56 × 3,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.28x = 43,149,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,545.26/9,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.41

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