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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.93, 14,441.98 and 3,387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.93, 14,441.98 and 3,387.99 is: 5,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.93 : 14,441.98 = 3,387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.93/14,441.98 = 3,387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.93x = 14,441.98 × 3,387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.93x = 48,929,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929,283.82/9,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.01

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