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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.84, 13,917.40 and 3,731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.84, 13,917.40 and 3,731.19 is: 5,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.84 : 13,917.40 = 3,731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.84/13,917.40 = 3,731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.84x = 13,917.40 × 3,731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.84x = 51,928,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,928,463.71/9,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.04

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