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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.77, 13,875.57 and 3,402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.77, 13,875.57 and 3,402.95 is: 5,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.77 : 13,875.57 = 3,402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.77/13,875.57 = 3,402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.77x = 13,875.57 × 3,402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.77x = 47,217,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217,801.55/9,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.86

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