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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.72, 12,552.56 and 5,558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.72, 12,552.56 and 5,558.36 is: 7,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.72 : 12,552.56 = 5,558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.72/12,552.56 = 5,558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.72x = 12,552.56 × 5,558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.72x = 69,771,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,771,647.40/9,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.82

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