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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.79, 14,279.15 and 3,277.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.79, 14,279.15 and 3,277.99 is: 4,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.79 : 14,279.15 = 3,277.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.79/14,279.15 = 3,277.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.79x = 14,279.15 × 3,277.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.79x = 46,806,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806,883.41/9,518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.31

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