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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.41, 12,797.77 and 5,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.41, 12,797.77 and 5,499.46 is: 7,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.41 : 12,797.77 = 5,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.41/12,797.77 = 5,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.41x = 12,797.77 × 5,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.41x = 70,380,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,380,824.20/9,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.89

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