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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.84, 14,362.13 and 3,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.84, 14,362.13 and 3,337.71 is: 5,004.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.84 : 14,362.13 = 3,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.84/14,362.13 = 3,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.84x = 14,362.13 × 3,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.84x = 47,936,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,936,561.46/9,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.94

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