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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.60, 13,916.76 and 3,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.60, 13,916.76 and 3,038.44 is: 4,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.60 : 13,916.76 = 3,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.60/13,916.76 = 3,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.60x = 13,916.76 × 3,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.60x = 42,285,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,240.25/9,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.78

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