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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.87, 13,990.46 and 2,754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.87, 13,990.46 and 2,754.59 is: 4,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.87 : 13,990.46 = 2,754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.87/13,990.46 = 2,754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.87x = 13,990.46 × 2,754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.87x = 38,537,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537,897.49/9,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.48

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