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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.01, 13,917.62 and 3,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.01, 13,917.62 and 3,036.35 is: 4,554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.01 : 13,917.62 = 3,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.01/13,917.62 = 3,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.01x = 13,917.62 × 3,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.01x = 42,258,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258,807.87/9,278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.73

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