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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.40, 14,366.10 and 2,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.40, 14,366.10 and 2,651.90 is: 3,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.40 : 14,366.10 = 2,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.40/14,366.10 = 2,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.40x = 14,366.10 × 2,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.40x = 38,097,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097,460.59/9,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.85

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