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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.69, 14,366.53 and 3,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.69, 14,366.53 and 3,004.40 is: 4,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.69 : 14,366.53 = 3,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.69/14,366.53 = 3,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.69x = 14,366.53 × 3,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.69x = 43,162,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,802.73/9,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.60

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