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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.85, 14,354.01 and 3,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.85, 14,354.01 and 3,731.27 is: 5,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.85 : 14,354.01 = 3,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.85/14,354.01 = 3,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.85x = 14,354.01 × 3,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.85x = 53,558,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,615.12/9,577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.93

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