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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.37, 13,887.33 and 3,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.37, 13,887.33 and 3,017.37 is: 4,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.37 : 13,887.33 = 3,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.37/13,887.33 = 3,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.37x = 13,887.33 × 3,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.37x = 41,903,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903,212.92/9,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.52

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