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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.92, 14,594.28 and 2,802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.92, 14,594.28 and 2,802.36 is: 4,204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.92 : 14,594.28 = 2,802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.92/14,594.28 = 2,802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.92x = 14,594.28 × 2,802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.92x = 40,898,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898,426.50/9,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.23

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