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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.02, 14,442.05 and 4,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.02, 14,442.05 and 4,080.40 is: 6,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.02 : 14,442.05 = 4,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.02/14,442.05 = 4,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.02x = 14,442.05 × 4,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.02x = 58,929,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929,340.82/9,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.24

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