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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.88, 13,916.82 and 3,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.88, 13,916.82 and 3,427.68 is: 5,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.88 : 13,916.82 = 3,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.88/13,916.82 = 3,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.88x = 13,916.82 × 3,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.88x = 47,702,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,405.58/9,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.52

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