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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.83, 14,372.35 and 4,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.83, 14,372.35 and 4,030.75 is: 6,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.83 : 14,372.35 = 4,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.83/14,372.35 = 4,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.83x = 14,372.35 × 4,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.83x = 57,931,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931,349.76/9,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.48

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