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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.27, 14,593.96 and 3,483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.27, 14,593.96 and 3,483.02 is: 5,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.27 : 14,593.96 = 3,483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.27/14,593.96 = 3,483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.27x = 14,593.96 × 3,483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.27x = 50,831,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,831,095.40/9,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.63

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