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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.35, 12,603.20 and 5,775.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.35, 12,603.20 and 5,775.57 is: 7,975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.35 : 12,603.20 = 5,775.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.35/12,603.20 = 5,775.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.35x = 12,603.20 × 5,775.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.35x = 72,790,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,790,634.95/9,127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.00

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