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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.33, 13,917.45 and 3,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.33, 13,917.45 and 3,035.87 is: 4,554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.33 : 13,917.45 = 3,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.33/13,917.45 = 3,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.33x = 13,917.45 × 3,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.33x = 42,251,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,553.75/9,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.28

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