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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.41, 14,366.10 and 3,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.41, 14,366.10 and 3,738.12 is: 5,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.41 : 14,366.10 = 3,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.41/14,366.10 = 3,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.41x = 14,366.10 × 3,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.41x = 53,702,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702,205.73/9,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.17

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