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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.63, 14,417.82 and 5,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.63, 14,417.82 and 5,177.66 is: 7,761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.63 : 14,417.82 = 5,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.63/14,417.82 = 5,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.63x = 14,417.82 × 5,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.63x = 74,650,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,650,497.81/9,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.84

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