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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.79, 13,952.49 and 2,727.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.79, 13,952.49 and 2,727.83 is: 4,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.79 : 13,952.49 = 2,727.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.79/13,952.49 = 2,727.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.79x = 13,952.49 × 2,727.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.79x = 38,059,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,951.03/9,301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.68

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