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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.62, 13,917 and 2,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.62, 13,917 and 2,704.26 is: 4,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.62 : 13,917 = 2,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.62/13,917 = 2,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.62x = 13,917 × 2,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.62x = 37,635,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635,186.42/9,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.56

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