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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.91, 13,918.81 and 3,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.91, 13,918.81 and 3,037.44 is: 4,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.91 : 13,918.81 = 3,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.91/13,918.81 = 3,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.91x = 13,918.81 × 3,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.91x = 42,277,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277,550.25/9,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.80

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