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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.75, 13,917.29 and 3,120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.75, 13,917.29 and 3,120.75 is: 4,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.75 : 13,917.29 = 3,120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.75/13,917.29 = 3,120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.75x = 13,917.29 × 3,120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.75x = 43,432,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,367.16/9,276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.85

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