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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.84, 14,437.28 and 4,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.84, 14,437.28 and 4,080 is: 6,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.84 : 14,437.28 = 4,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.84/14,437.28 = 4,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.84x = 14,437.28 × 4,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.84x = 58,904,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,904,102.40/9,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.10

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