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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.76, 14,366.62 and 3,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.76, 14,366.62 and 3,004.44 is: 4,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.76 : 14,366.62 = 3,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.76/14,366.62 = 3,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.76x = 14,366.62 × 3,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.76x = 43,163,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,647.79/9,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.65

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