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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.86, 14,894.08 and 2,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.86, 14,894.08 and 2,907.72 is: 4,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.86 : 14,894.08 = 2,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.86/14,894.08 = 2,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.86x = 14,894.08 × 2,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.86x = 43,307,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307,807.03/9,927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.25

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