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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.71, 14,893.28 and 3,353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.71, 14,893.28 and 3,353.94 is: 5,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.71 : 14,893.28 = 3,353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.71/14,893.28 = 3,353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.71x = 14,893.28 × 3,353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.71x = 49,951,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951,167.52/9,927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.49

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