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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279, 12,805.06 and 5,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279, 12,805.06 and 5,553 is: 7,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279 : 12,805.06 = 5,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279/12,805.06 = 5,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279x = 12,805.06 × 5,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279x = 71,106,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,106,498.18/9,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.16

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