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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.27, 13,284.14 and 5,435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.27, 13,284.14 and 5,435.43 is: 7,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.27 : 13,284.14 = 5,435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.27/13,284.14 = 5,435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.27x = 13,284.14 × 5,435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.27x = 72,204,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,204,985.90/9,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.05

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