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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.79, 14,619.10 and 2,727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.79, 14,619.10 and 2,727.37 is: 4,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.79 : 14,619.10 = 2,727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.79/14,619.10 = 2,727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.79x = 14,619.10 × 2,727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.79x = 39,871,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871,694.77/9,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.33

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