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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.75, 13,852.80 and 3,077.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.75, 13,852.80 and 3,077.75 is: 4,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.75 : 13,852.80 = 3,077.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.75/13,852.80 = 3,077.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.75x = 13,852.80 × 3,077.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.75x = 42,635,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,455.20/9,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.35

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