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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.50, 13,927.41 and 3,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.50, 13,927.41 and 3,127.50 is: 4,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.50 : 13,927.41 = 3,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.50/13,927.41 = 3,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.50x = 13,927.41 × 3,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.50x = 43,557,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,974.78/9,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.98

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