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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.60, 12,603.54 and 5,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.60, 12,603.54 and 5,775.82 is: 7,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.60 : 12,603.54 = 5,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.60/12,603.54 = 5,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.60x = 12,603.54 × 5,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.60x = 72,795,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,795,778.40/9,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.35

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