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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.27, 14,910.24 and 3,277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.27, 14,910.24 and 3,277.53 is: 4,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.27 : 14,910.24 = 3,277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.27/14,910.24 = 3,277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.27x = 14,910.24 × 3,277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.27x = 48,868,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,868,684.10/9,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.24

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