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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.10, 13,950.63 and 2,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.10, 13,950.63 and 2,727.34 is: 4,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.10 : 13,950.63 = 2,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.10/13,950.63 = 2,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.10x = 13,950.63 × 2,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.10x = 38,048,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,076.35/9,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.71

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