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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.39, 14,364 and 3,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.39, 14,364 and 3,002.71 is: 4,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.39 : 14,364 = 3,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.39/14,364 = 3,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.39x = 14,364 × 3,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.39x = 43,130,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130,854.62/9,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.41

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