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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,812.77, 14,717.05 and 3,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,812.77, 14,717.05 and 3,237.39 is: 4,855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,812.77 : 14,717.05 = 3,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,812.77/14,717.05 = 3,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,812.77x = 14,717.05 × 3,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,812.77x = 47,644,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644,822.41/9,812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.39

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