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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.84, 13,987.95 and 2,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.84, 13,987.95 and 2,661.27 is: 3,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.84 : 13,987.95 = 2,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.84/13,987.95 = 2,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.84x = 13,987.95 × 2,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.84x = 37,225,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225,711.70/9,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.10

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