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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.30, 14,591.66 and 2,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.30, 14,591.66 and 2,802.34 is: 4,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.30 : 14,591.66 = 2,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.30/14,591.66 = 2,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.30x = 14,591.66 × 2,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.30x = 40,890,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,890,792.48/9,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.71

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