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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.40, 14,330.70 and 5,815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.40, 14,330.70 and 5,815.76 is: 8,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.40 : 14,330.70 = 5,815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.40/14,330.70 = 5,815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.40x = 14,330.70 × 5,815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.40x = 83,343,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343,840.18/9,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.14

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