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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.54, 14,366.29 and 3,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.54, 14,366.29 and 3,003.72 is: 4,505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.54 : 14,366.29 = 3,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.54/14,366.29 = 3,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.54x = 14,366.29 × 3,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.54x = 43,152,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,233.26/9,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.57

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