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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,017.73, 13,528.05 and 2,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,017.73, 13,528.05 and 2,777.74 is: 4,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,017.73 : 13,528.05 = 2,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,017.73/13,528.05 = 2,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,017.73x = 13,528.05 × 2,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,017.73x = 37,577,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577,422.52/9,017.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.06

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