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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.38, 13,252.87 and 5,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.38, 13,252.87 and 5,627.73 is: 7,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.38 : 13,252.87 = 5,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.38/13,252.87 = 5,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.38x = 13,252.87 × 5,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.38x = 74,583,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,583,524.61/9,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.15

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