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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.79, 13,875.18 and 5,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.79, 13,875.18 and 5,552.60 is: 8,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.79 : 13,875.18 = 5,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.79/13,875.18 = 5,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.79x = 13,875.18 × 5,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.79x = 77,043,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,043,234.27/9,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.99

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