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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.59, 14,366.63 and 2,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.59, 14,366.63 and 2,652.15 is: 3,978.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.59 : 14,366.63 = 2,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.59/14,366.63 = 2,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.59x = 14,366.63 × 2,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.59x = 38,102,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,444.49/9,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.29

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