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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.53, 13,682.97 and 3,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.53, 13,682.97 and 3,282.80 is: 4,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.53 : 13,682.97 = 3,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.53/13,682.97 = 3,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.53x = 13,682.97 × 3,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.53x = 44,918,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918,385.50/9,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.20

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