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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258, 12,777.48 and 5,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258, 12,777.48 and 5,534.16 is: 7,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258 : 12,777.48 = 5,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258/12,777.48 = 5,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258x = 12,777.48 × 5,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258x = 70,712,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,712,618.72/9,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.00

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