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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.02, 14,589.99 and 2,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.02, 14,589.99 and 2,801.52 is: 4,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.02 : 14,589.99 = 2,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.02/14,589.99 = 2,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.02x = 14,589.99 × 2,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.02x = 40,874,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,874,148.78/9,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.12

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