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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,942.74, 14,913.77 and 2,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,942.74, 14,913.77 and 2,547.27 is: 3,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942.74 : 14,913.77 = 2,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942.74/14,913.77 = 2,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942.74x = 14,913.77 × 2,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942.74x = 37,989,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989,392.54/9,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.82

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