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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.78, 13,952.48 and 2,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.78, 13,952.48 and 2,727.82 is: 4,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.78 : 13,952.48 = 2,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.78/13,952.48 = 2,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.78x = 13,952.48 × 2,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.78x = 38,059,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,825.93/9,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.67

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