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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.37, 13,915.86 and 2,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.37, 13,915.86 and 2,257.44 is: 3,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.37 : 13,915.86 = 2,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.37/13,915.86 = 2,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.37x = 13,915.86 × 2,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.37x = 31,414,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414,158.35/9,277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.10

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