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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.79, 12,427.27 and 5,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.79, 12,427.27 and 5,644.76 is: 7,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.79 : 12,427.27 = 5,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.79/12,427.27 = 5,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.79x = 12,427.27 × 5,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.79x = 70,148,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,956.61/9,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,787.59

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