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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,677.49, 14,507.10 and 7,585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,677.49, 14,507.10 and 7,585.89 is: 11,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,677.49 : 14,507.10 = 7,585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,677.49/14,507.10 = 7,585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,677.49x = 14,507.10 × 7,585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,677.49x = 110,049,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,049,264.82/9,677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.67

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