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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.53, 13,954.25 and 2,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.53, 13,954.25 and 2,727.18 is: 4,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.53 : 13,954.25 = 2,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.53/13,954.25 = 2,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.53x = 13,954.25 × 2,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.53x = 38,055,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,737.88/9,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.34

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