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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.44, 14,366.16 and 5,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.44, 14,366.16 and 5,689.44 is: 8,534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.44 : 14,366.16 = 5,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.44/14,366.16 = 5,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.44x = 14,366.16 × 5,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.44x = 81,735,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,735,405.35/9,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.16

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