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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.44, 13,952.44 and 2,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.44, 13,952.44 and 2,727.64 is: 4,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.44 : 13,952.44 = 2,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.44/13,952.44 = 2,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.44x = 13,952.44 × 2,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.44x = 38,057,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,233.44/9,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.54

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