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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.67, 14,336.80 and 5,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.67, 14,336.80 and 5,184.23 is: 7,760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.67 : 14,336.80 = 5,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.67/14,336.80 = 5,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.67x = 14,336.80 × 5,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.67x = 74,325,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,325,184.02/9,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,760.26

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