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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.91, 13,950.12 and 2,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.91, 13,950.12 and 2,727.24 is: 4,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.91 : 13,950.12 = 2,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.91/13,950.12 = 2,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.91x = 13,950.12 × 2,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.91x = 38,045,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045,283.18/9,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.05

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