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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.78, 14,666.58 and 3,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.78, 14,666.58 and 3,535.44 is: 5,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.78 : 14,666.58 = 3,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.78/14,666.58 = 3,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.78x = 14,666.58 × 3,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.78x = 51,852,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852,813.60/9,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.13

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