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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.62, 13,913.94 and 2,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.62, 13,913.94 and 2,613.72 is: 3,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.62 : 13,913.94 = 2,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.62/13,913.94 = 2,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.62x = 13,913.94 × 2,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.62x = 36,367,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367,143.26/9,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.88

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