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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.37, 13,688.06 and 3,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.37, 13,688.06 and 3,277.80 is: 4,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.37 : 13,688.06 = 3,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.37/13,688.06 = 3,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.37x = 13,688.06 × 3,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.37x = 44,866,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866,706.68/9,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.70

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