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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.77, 13,675.16 and 2,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.77, 13,675.16 and 2,877.27 is: 4,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.77 : 13,675.16 = 2,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.77/13,675.16 = 2,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.77x = 13,675.16 × 2,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.77x = 39,347,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,347,044.85/9,116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.90

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