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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.76, 13,917.27 and 3,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.76, 13,917.27 and 3,731.10 is: 5,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.76 : 13,917.27 = 3,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.76/13,917.27 = 3,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.76x = 13,917.27 × 3,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.76x = 51,926,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,926,726.10/9,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.90

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