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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.65, 14,275.95 and 3,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.65, 14,275.95 and 3,277.51 is: 4,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.65 : 14,275.95 = 3,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.65/14,275.95 = 3,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.65x = 14,275.95 × 3,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.65x = 46,789,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789,601.21/9,517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.09

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