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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.74, 13,916.39 and 2,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.74, 13,916.39 and 2,257.79 is: 3,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.74 : 13,916.39 = 2,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.74/13,916.39 = 2,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.74x = 13,916.39 × 2,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.74x = 31,420,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,420,205.31/9,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.62

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