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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.80, 13,273.47 and 8,643.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.80, 13,273.47 and 8,643.65 is: 11,916.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.80 : 13,273.47 = 8,643.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.80/13,273.47 = 8,643.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.80x = 13,273.47 × 8,643.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.80x = 114,731,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,731,162.60/9,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.66

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