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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.78, 14,067.27 and 3,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.78, 14,067.27 and 3,137.54 is: 4,706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.78 : 14,067.27 = 3,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.78/14,067.27 = 3,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.78x = 14,067.27 × 3,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.78x = 44,136,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,551.98/9,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.51

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