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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.36, 13,666.98 and 7,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.36, 13,666.98 and 7,627.20 is: 11,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.36 : 13,666.98 = 7,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.36/13,666.98 = 7,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.36x = 13,666.98 × 7,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.36x = 104,240,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,240,789.86/9,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.20

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