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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.64, 12,776.33 and 5,483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.64, 12,776.33 and 5,483.99 is: 7,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.64 : 12,776.33 = 5,483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.64/12,776.33 = 5,483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.64x = 12,776.33 × 5,483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.64x = 70,065,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,065,174.66/9,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.73

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