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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.77, 14,276.66 and 4,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.77, 14,276.66 and 4,320 is: 6,480

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.77 : 14,276.66 = 4,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.77/14,276.66 = 4,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.77x = 14,276.66 × 4,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.77x = 61,675,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,675,149.60/9,517.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480

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