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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.65, 14,445.05 and 5,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.65, 14,445.05 and 5,887.09 is: 8,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.65 : 14,445.05 = 5,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.65/14,445.05 = 5,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.65x = 14,445.05 × 5,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.65x = 85,039,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039,298.03/9,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.82

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