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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.24, 12,801.74 and 5,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.24, 12,801.74 and 5,501.64 is: 7,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.24 : 12,801.74 = 5,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.24/12,801.74 = 5,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.24x = 12,801.74 × 5,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.24x = 70,430,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,430,537.35/9,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.57

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