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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.56, 14,591.42 and 4,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.56, 14,591.42 and 4,180.52 is: 6,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.56 : 14,591.42 = 4,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.56/14,591.42 = 4,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.56x = 14,591.42 × 4,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.56x = 60,999,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999,723.14/9,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.81

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