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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.07, 13,915.90 and 3,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.07, 13,915.90 and 3,037.43 is: 4,556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.07 : 13,915.90 = 3,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.07/13,915.90 = 3,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.07x = 13,915.90 × 3,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.07x = 42,268,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,610.72/9,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.25

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