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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.40, 14,251.47 and 2,927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.40, 14,251.47 and 2,927.02 is: 4,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.40 : 14,251.47 = 2,927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.40/14,251.47 = 2,927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.40x = 14,251.47 × 2,927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.40x = 41,714,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714,337.72/9,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.34

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