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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.36, 14,619.94 and 2,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.36, 14,619.94 and 2,727.94 is: 4,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.36 : 14,619.94 = 2,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.36/14,619.94 = 2,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.36x = 14,619.94 × 2,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.36x = 39,882,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,319.12/9,748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.18

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