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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.77, 14,156.59 and 2,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.77, 14,156.59 and 2,417.77 is: 3,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.77 : 14,156.59 = 2,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.77/14,156.59 = 2,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.77x = 14,156.59 × 2,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.77x = 34,227,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227,378.60/9,437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.64

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