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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.47, 13,913.24 and 3,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.47, 13,913.24 and 3,035.79 is: 4,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.47 : 13,913.24 = 3,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.47/13,913.24 = 3,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.47x = 13,913.24 × 3,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.47x = 42,237,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237,659.68/9,277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.71

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