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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.27, 13,916.11 and 5,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.27, 13,916.11 and 5,582.59 is: 8,374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.27 : 13,916.11 = 5,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.27/13,916.11 = 5,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.27x = 13,916.11 × 5,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.27x = 77,687,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,687,936.52/9,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.01

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