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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.98, 14,662.29 and 3,927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.98, 14,662.29 and 3,927.02 is: 5,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.98 : 14,662.29 = 3,927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.98/14,662.29 = 3,927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.98x = 14,662.29 × 3,927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.98x = 57,579,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,579,106.08/9,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.27

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