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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.27, 13,780.60 and 3,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.27, 13,780.60 and 3,993.15 is: 5,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.27 : 13,780.60 = 3,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.27/13,780.60 = 3,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.27x = 13,780.60 × 3,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.27x = 55,028,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,002.89/9,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.59

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