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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.38, 14,364.44 and 2,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.38, 14,364.44 and 2,650.26 is: 3,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.38 : 14,364.44 = 2,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.38/14,364.44 = 2,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.38x = 14,364.44 × 2,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.38x = 38,069,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069,500.75/9,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.94

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