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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.05, 14,623.04 and 5,076.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.05, 14,623.04 and 5,076.41 is: 7,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.05 : 14,623.04 = 5,076.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.05/14,623.04 = 5,076.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.05x = 14,623.04 × 5,076.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.05x = 74,232,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232,595.74/9,757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.10

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