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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.44, 14,591.28 and 2,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.44, 14,591.28 and 2,802 is: 4,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.44 : 14,591.28 = 2,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.44/14,591.28 = 2,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.44x = 14,591.28 × 2,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.44x = 40,884,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884,766.56/9,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.03

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