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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517, 14,276.40 and 3,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517, 14,276.40 and 3,276.76 is: 4,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517 : 14,276.40 = 3,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517/14,276.40 = 3,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517x = 14,276.40 × 3,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517x = 46,780,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,336.46/9,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.45

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