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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.44, 12,789.60 and 5,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.44, 12,789.60 and 5,493.56 is: 7,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.44 : 12,789.60 = 5,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.44/12,789.60 = 5,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.44x = 12,789.60 × 5,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.44x = 70,260,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,260,434.98/9,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.43

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