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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.36, 14,253.96 and 2,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.36, 14,253.96 and 2,927.28 is: 4,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.36 : 14,253.96 = 2,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.36/14,253.96 = 2,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.36x = 14,253.96 × 2,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.36x = 41,725,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,332.03/9,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.51

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