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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.96, 14,427.06 and 3,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.96, 14,427.06 and 3,377.72 is: 5,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.96 : 14,427.06 = 3,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.96/14,427.06 = 3,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.96x = 14,427.06 × 3,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.96x = 48,730,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730,569.10/9,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.62

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