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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.62, 13,282.85 and 6,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.62, 13,282.85 and 6,274.76 is: 8,657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.62 : 13,282.85 = 6,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.62/13,282.85 = 6,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.62x = 13,282.85 × 6,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.62x = 83,346,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,346,645.14/9,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.04

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