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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.41, 14,591.12 and 2,801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.41, 14,591.12 and 2,801.91 is: 4,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.41 : 14,591.12 = 2,801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.41/14,591.12 = 2,801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.41x = 14,591.12 × 2,801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.41x = 40,882,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882,991.03/9,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.87

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