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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.76, 14,377.69 and 3,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.76, 14,377.69 and 3,011.77 is: 4,517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.76 : 14,377.69 = 3,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.76/14,377.69 = 3,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.76x = 14,377.69 × 3,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.76x = 43,302,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,295.41/9,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.36

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