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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.95, 12,804.40 and 5,502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.95, 12,804.40 and 5,502.47 is: 7,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.95 : 12,804.40 = 5,502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.95/12,804.40 = 5,502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.95x = 12,804.40 × 5,502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.95x = 70,455,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,455,845.12/9,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.09

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