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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.81, 13,918.97 and 2,704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.81, 13,918.97 and 2,704.05 is: 4,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.81 : 13,918.97 = 2,704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.81/13,918.97 = 2,704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.81x = 13,918.97 × 2,704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.81x = 37,637,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,637,597.59/9,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.73

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