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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.23, 13,976.37 and 3,077.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.23, 13,976.37 and 3,077.61 is: 4,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.23 : 13,976.37 = 3,077.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.23/13,976.37 = 3,077.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.23x = 13,976.37 × 3,077.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.23x = 43,013,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013,816.08/9,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.08

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