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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.08, 13,283.93 and 5,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.08, 13,283.93 and 5,848.25 is: 8,069.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.08 : 13,283.93 = 5,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.08/13,283.93 = 5,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.08x = 13,283.93 × 5,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.08x = 77,687,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,687,691.82/9,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.71

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