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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.47, 13,879.77 and 5,560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.47, 13,879.77 and 5,560.67 is: 8,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.47 : 13,879.77 = 5,560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.47/13,879.77 = 5,560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.47x = 13,879.77 × 5,560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.47x = 77,180,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,180,751.25/9,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.63

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