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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.99, 12,804.15 and 5,503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.99, 12,804.15 and 5,503.39 is: 7,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.99 : 12,804.15 = 5,503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.99/12,804.15 = 5,503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.99x = 12,804.15 × 5,503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.99x = 70,466,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,466,231.07/9,277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.99

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