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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.79, 14,277.63 and 3,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.79, 14,277.63 and 3,276.97 is: 4,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.79 : 14,277.63 = 3,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.79/14,277.63 = 3,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.79x = 14,277.63 × 3,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.79x = 46,787,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,365.18/9,517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.78

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