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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.88, 13,952.83 and 2,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.88, 13,952.83 and 2,727.52 is: 4,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.88 : 13,952.83 = 2,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.88/13,952.83 = 2,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.88x = 13,952.83 × 2,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.88x = 38,056,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056,672.45/9,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.85

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