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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.44, 14,360.58 and 3,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.44, 14,360.58 and 3,727.17 is: 5,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.44 : 14,360.58 = 3,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.44/14,360.58 = 3,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.44x = 14,360.58 × 3,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.44x = 53,524,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,524,322.96/9,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.58

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