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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.49, 13,918.55 and 2,703.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.49, 13,918.55 and 2,703.74 is: 4,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.49 : 13,918.55 = 2,703.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.49/13,918.55 = 2,703.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.49x = 13,918.55 × 2,703.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.49x = 37,632,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,632,057.27/9,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.27

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