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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.31, 14,365.35 and 4,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.31, 14,365.35 and 4,031.24 is: 6,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.31 : 14,365.35 = 4,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.31/14,365.35 = 4,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.31x = 14,365.35 × 4,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.31x = 57,910,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910,101.71/9,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.60

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