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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.37, 13,696.93 and 6,149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.37, 13,696.93 and 6,149.33 is: 8,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.37 : 13,696.93 = 6,149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.37/13,696.93 = 6,149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.37x = 13,696.93 × 6,149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.37x = 84,226,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226,942.56/9,927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.32

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