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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.88, 14,371.67 and 4,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.88, 14,371.67 and 4,385.06 is: 6,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.88 : 14,371.67 = 4,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.88/14,371.67 = 4,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.88x = 14,371.67 × 4,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.88x = 63,020,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,020,574.35/9,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.81

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