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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.78, 14,427.72 and 4,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.78, 14,427.72 and 4,073.46 is: 6,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.78 : 14,427.72 = 4,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.78/14,427.72 = 4,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.78x = 14,427.72 × 4,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.78x = 58,770,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770,740.31/9,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.29

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