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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.30, 13,278.56 and 6,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.30, 13,278.56 and 6,087.10 is: 8,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.30 : 13,278.56 = 6,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.30/13,278.56 = 6,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.30x = 13,278.56 × 6,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.30x = 80,827,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,827,904.60/9,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.70

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