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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.15, 13,280.90 and 6,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.15, 13,280.90 and 6,040.34 is: 8,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.15 : 13,280.90 = 6,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.15/13,280.90 = 6,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.15x = 13,280.90 × 6,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.15x = 80,221,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,221,151.51/9,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.80

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