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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.75, 13,682.97 and 3,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.75, 13,682.97 and 3,277.83 is: 4,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.75 : 13,682.97 = 3,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.75/13,682.97 = 3,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.75x = 13,682.97 × 3,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.75x = 44,850,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850,449.56/9,120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.41

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