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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.30, 13,915.85 and 2,257.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.30, 13,915.85 and 2,257.42 is: 3,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.30 : 13,915.85 = 2,257.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.30/13,915.85 = 2,257.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.30x = 13,915.85 × 2,257.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.30x = 31,413,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,910.82/9,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.10

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