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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.69, 13,915.02 and 3,037.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.69, 13,915.02 and 3,037.61 is: 4,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.69 : 13,915.02 = 3,037.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.69/13,915.02 = 3,037.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.69x = 13,915.02 × 3,037.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.69x = 42,268,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,403.90/9,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.92

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