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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.10, 14,577.30 and 3,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.10, 14,577.30 and 3,052.33 is: 4,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.10 : 14,577.30 = 3,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.10/14,577.30 = 3,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.10x = 14,577.30 × 3,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.10x = 44,494,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494,693.67/9,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.01

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