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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.64, 14,362.89 and 3,336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.64, 14,362.89 and 3,336.05 is: 5,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.64 : 14,362.89 = 3,336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.64/14,362.89 = 3,336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.64x = 14,362.89 × 3,336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.64x = 47,915,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915,319.18/9,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.83

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