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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.56, 13,807.81 and 4,277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.56, 13,807.81 and 4,277.17 is: 6,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.56 : 13,807.81 = 4,277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.56/13,807.81 = 4,277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.56x = 13,807.81 × 4,277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.56x = 59,058,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058,350.70/9,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.33

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