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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.02, 13,976.95 and 3,077.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.02, 13,976.95 and 3,077.69 is: 4,617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.02 : 13,976.95 = 3,077.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.02/13,976.95 = 3,077.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.02x = 13,976.95 × 3,077.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.02x = 43,016,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016,750.34/9,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.01

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