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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.37, 14,067.27 and 3,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.37, 14,067.27 and 3,137.13 is: 4,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.37 : 14,067.27 = 3,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.37/14,067.27 = 3,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.37x = 14,067.27 × 3,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.37x = 44,130,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130,854.74/9,377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.10

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