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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.73, 14,366.75 and 3,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.73, 14,366.75 and 3,003.97 is: 4,506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.73 : 14,366.75 = 3,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.73/14,366.75 = 3,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.73x = 14,366.75 × 3,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.73x = 43,157,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157,270.98/9,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.00

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