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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.36, 14,780.28 and 2,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.36, 14,780.28 and 2,927.92 is: 4,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.36 : 14,780.28 = 2,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.36/14,780.28 = 2,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.36x = 14,780.28 × 2,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.36x = 43,275,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,477.42/9,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.95

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