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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.35, 14,621.95 and 2,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.35, 14,621.95 and 2,727.36 is: 4,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.35 : 14,621.95 = 2,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.35/14,621.95 = 2,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.35x = 14,621.95 × 2,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.35x = 39,879,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879,321.55/9,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.30

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