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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.28, 14,291.28 and 2,601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.28, 14,291.28 and 2,601.78 is: 3,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.28 : 14,291.28 = 2,601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.28/14,291.28 = 2,601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.28x = 14,291.28 × 2,601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.28x = 37,182,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182,766.48/9,527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.77

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