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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.41, 14,588.06 and 3,152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.41, 14,588.06 and 3,152.07 is: 4,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.41 : 14,588.06 = 3,152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.41/14,588.06 = 3,152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.41x = 14,588.06 × 3,152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.41x = 45,982,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,570.52/9,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.11

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