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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.80, 13,992.47 and 3,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.80, 13,992.47 and 3,087.62 is: 4,631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.80 : 13,992.47 = 3,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.80/13,992.47 = 3,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.80x = 13,992.47 × 3,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.80x = 43,203,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,344.82/9,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.68

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