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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.80, 12,592.26 and 5,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.80, 12,592.26 and 5,542.20 is: 7,645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.80 : 12,592.26 = 5,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.80/12,592.26 = 5,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.80x = 12,592.26 × 5,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.80x = 69,788,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,788,823.37/9,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.74

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