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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.10, 14,621.57 and 2,727.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.10, 14,621.57 and 2,727.11 is: 4,090.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.10 : 14,621.57 = 2,727.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.10/14,621.57 = 2,727.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.10x = 14,621.57 × 2,727.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.10x = 39,874,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874,673.13/9,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.93

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