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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.73, 13,921.38 and 4,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.73, 13,921.38 and 4,347.87 is: 6,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.73 : 13,921.38 = 4,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.73/13,921.38 = 4,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.73x = 13,921.38 × 4,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.73x = 60,528,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528,315.66/9,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.04

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