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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.38, 13,916.27 and 3,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.38, 13,916.27 and 3,036.74 is: 4,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.38 : 13,916.27 = 3,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.38/13,916.27 = 3,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.38x = 13,916.27 × 3,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.38x = 42,260,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260,008.99/9,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.66

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