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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.61, 14,278.88 and 3,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.61, 14,278.88 and 3,277.80 is: 4,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.61 : 14,278.88 = 3,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.61/14,278.88 = 3,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.61x = 14,278.88 × 3,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.61x = 46,803,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803,302.62/9,518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.03

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