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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.39, 13,702.18 and 6,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.39, 13,702.18 and 6,148.26 is: 8,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.39 : 13,702.18 = 6,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.39/13,702.18 = 6,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.39x = 13,702.18 × 6,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.39x = 84,244,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244,583.97/9,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.08

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