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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.24, 14,778.80 and 2,927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.24, 14,778.80 and 2,927.12 is: 4,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.24 : 14,778.80 = 2,927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.24/14,778.80 = 2,927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.24x = 14,778.80 × 2,927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.24x = 43,259,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,321.06/9,854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.92

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