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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.38, 13,687.72 and 4,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.38, 13,687.72 and 4,445.98 is: 6,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.38 : 13,687.72 = 4,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.38/13,687.72 = 4,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.38x = 13,687.72 × 4,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.38x = 60,855,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855,329.37/9,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.34

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