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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.57, 13,952.47 and 2,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.57, 13,952.47 and 2,727.89 is: 4,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.57 : 13,952.47 = 2,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.57/13,952.47 = 2,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.57x = 13,952.47 × 2,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.57x = 38,060,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060,733.63/9,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.86

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