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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.38, 13,916.70 and 3,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.38, 13,916.70 and 3,730.73 is: 5,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.38 : 13,916.70 = 3,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.38/13,916.70 = 3,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.38x = 13,916.70 × 3,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.38x = 51,919,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919,380.61/9,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.34

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