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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.72, 13,927.55 and 2,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.72, 13,927.55 and 2,711.40 is: 4,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.72 : 13,927.55 = 2,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.72/13,927.55 = 2,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.72x = 13,927.55 × 2,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.72x = 37,763,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763,145.51/9,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.24

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