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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.28, 14,782.48 and 2,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.28, 14,782.48 and 2,927.84 is: 4,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.28 : 14,782.48 = 2,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.28/14,782.48 = 2,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.28x = 14,782.48 × 2,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.28x = 43,280,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280,736.24/9,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.52

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