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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.30, 13,627.59 and 4,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.30, 13,627.59 and 4,399.78 is: 6,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.30 : 13,627.59 = 4,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.30/13,627.59 = 4,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.30x = 13,627.59 × 4,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.30x = 59,958,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,958,397.93/9,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.68

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