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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.62, 13,916.54 and 5,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.62, 13,916.54 and 5,116.83 is: 7,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.62 : 13,916.54 = 5,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.62/13,916.54 = 5,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.62x = 13,916.54 × 5,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.62x = 71,208,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,208,569.37/9,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.31

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