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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.18, 13,278.39 and 6,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.18, 13,278.39 and 6,086.97 is: 8,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.18 : 13,278.39 = 6,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.18/13,278.39 = 6,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.18x = 13,278.39 × 6,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.18x = 80,825,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,825,161.58/9,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.52

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