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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.64, 14,252.52 and 2,927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.64, 14,252.52 and 2,927.81 is: 4,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.64 : 14,252.52 = 2,927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.64/14,252.52 = 2,927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.64x = 14,252.52 × 2,927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.64x = 41,728,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728,670.58/9,501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.73

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