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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.58, 12,803.13 and 5,502.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.58, 12,803.13 and 5,502.67 is: 7,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.58 : 12,803.13 = 5,502.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.58/12,803.13 = 5,502.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.58x = 12,803.13 × 5,502.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.58x = 70,451,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,451,367.35/9,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.72

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