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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.49, 14,252.31 and 2,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.49, 14,252.31 and 2,927.73 is: 4,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.49 : 14,252.31 = 2,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.49/14,252.31 = 2,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.49x = 14,252.31 × 2,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.49x = 41,726,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,915.56/9,501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.62

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