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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.48, 12,802.44 and 5,504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.48, 12,802.44 and 5,504.89 is: 7,596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.48 : 12,802.44 = 5,504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.48/12,802.44 = 5,504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.48x = 12,802.44 × 5,504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.48x = 70,476,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476,023.93/9,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.46

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