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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.44, 12,784.08 and 5,489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.44, 12,784.08 and 5,489.56 is: 7,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.44 : 12,784.08 = 5,489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.44/12,784.08 = 5,489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.44x = 12,784.08 × 5,489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.44x = 70,178,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178,974.20/9,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.91

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