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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.31, 14,590.97 and 2,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.31, 14,590.97 and 2,707.32 is: 4,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.31 : 14,590.97 = 2,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.31/14,590.97 = 2,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.31x = 14,590.97 × 2,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.31x = 39,502,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,424.90/9,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.98

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