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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.84, 12,772.92 and 5,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.84, 12,772.92 and 5,529.12 is: 7,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.84 : 12,772.92 = 5,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.84/12,772.92 = 5,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.84x = 12,772.92 × 5,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.84x = 70,623,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623,007.43/9,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.10

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