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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.48, 14,371.80 and 4,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.48, 14,371.80 and 4,030.44 is: 6,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.48 : 14,371.80 = 4,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.48/14,371.80 = 4,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.48x = 14,371.80 × 4,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.48x = 57,924,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,924,677.59/9,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.01

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