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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.63, 14,481.38 and 2,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.63, 14,481.38 and 2,727.13 is: 4,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.63 : 14,481.38 = 2,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.63/14,481.38 = 2,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.63x = 14,481.38 × 2,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.63x = 39,492,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,605.84/9,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.38

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