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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.67, 12,779.81 and 5,484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.67, 12,779.81 and 5,484.05 is: 7,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.67 : 12,779.81 = 5,484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.67/12,779.81 = 5,484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.67x = 12,779.81 × 5,484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.67x = 70,085,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085,025.71/9,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.03

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