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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.96, 14,364.01 and 7,699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.96, 14,364.01 and 7,699.39 is: 11,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.96 : 14,364.01 = 7,699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.96/14,364.01 = 7,699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.96x = 14,364.01 × 7,699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.96x = 110,594,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,594,114.95/9,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.73

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