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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.88, 13,859.77 and 3,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.88, 13,859.77 and 3,310.76 is: 4,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.88 : 13,859.77 = 3,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.88/13,859.77 = 3,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.88x = 13,859.77 × 3,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.88x = 45,886,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,355.57/9,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.20

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