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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.88, 14,781.76 and 2,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.88, 14,781.76 and 2,927.36 is: 4,391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.88 : 14,781.76 = 2,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.88/14,781.76 = 2,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.88x = 14,781.76 × 2,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.88x = 43,271,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271,532.95/9,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.76

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