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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.30, 13,285.53 and 5,378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.30, 13,285.53 and 5,378.43 is: 7,422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.30 : 13,285.53 = 5,378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.30/13,285.53 = 5,378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.30x = 13,285.53 × 5,378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.30x = 71,455,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,455,293.12/9,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.15

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