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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.75, 14,593.67 and 3,153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.75, 14,593.67 and 3,153.42 is: 4,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.75 : 14,593.67 = 3,153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.75/14,593.67 = 3,153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.75x = 14,593.67 × 3,153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.75x = 46,019,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019,970.85/9,727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.80

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