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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.03, 12,594.36 and 6,738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.03, 12,594.36 and 6,738.27 is: 9,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.03 : 12,594.36 = 6,738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.03/12,594.36 = 6,738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.03x = 12,594.36 × 6,738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.03x = 84,864,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864,164.47/9,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.12

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