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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.71, 13,843.77 and 2,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.71, 13,843.77 and 2,987.73 is: 4,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.71 : 13,843.77 = 2,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.71/13,843.77 = 2,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.71x = 13,843.77 × 2,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.71x = 41,361,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361,452.54/9,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.31

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