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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.72, 14,366.40 and 2,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.72, 14,366.40 and 2,652.04 is: 3,978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.72 : 14,366.40 = 2,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.72/14,366.40 = 2,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.72x = 14,366.40 × 2,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.72x = 38,100,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,267.46/9,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.01

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