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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.04, 14,254.38 and 2,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.04, 14,254.38 and 2,927.08 is: 4,391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.04 : 14,254.38 = 2,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.04/14,254.38 = 2,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.04x = 14,254.38 × 2,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.04x = 41,723,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,710.61/9,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.49

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