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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.50, 14,000.26 and 3,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.50, 14,000.26 and 3,177.50 is: 4,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.50 : 14,000.26 = 3,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.50/14,000.26 = 3,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.50x = 14,000.26 × 3,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.50x = 44,485,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485,826.15/9,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.25

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