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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.06, 14,442.62 and 5,468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.06, 14,442.62 and 5,468.99 is: 8,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.06 : 14,442.62 = 5,468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.06/14,442.62 = 5,468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.06x = 14,442.62 × 5,468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.06x = 78,986,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,986,581.42/9,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.64

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