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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.74, 13,627.26 and 3,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.74, 13,627.26 and 3,827.16 is: 5,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.74 : 13,627.26 = 3,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.74/13,627.26 = 3,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.74x = 13,627.26 × 3,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.74x = 52,153,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,153,704.38/9,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.28

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