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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.30, 13,977.65 and 3,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.30, 13,977.65 and 3,077.73 is: 4,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.30 : 13,977.65 = 3,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.30/13,977.65 = 3,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.30x = 13,977.65 × 3,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.30x = 43,019,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,440.43/9,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.16

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