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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.27, 13,866.32 and 3,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.27, 13,866.32 and 3,317.04 is: 4,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.27 : 13,866.32 = 3,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.27/13,866.32 = 3,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.27x = 13,866.32 × 3,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.27x = 45,995,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,995,076.02/9,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.67

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