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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.93, 14,403.62 and 3,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.93, 14,403.62 and 3,277.26 is: 4,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.93 : 14,403.62 = 3,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.93/14,403.62 = 3,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.93x = 14,403.62 × 3,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.93x = 47,204,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204,467.42/9,602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.63

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