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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.76, 12,806.10 and 5,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.76, 12,806.10 and 5,553.76 is: 7,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.76 : 12,806.10 = 5,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.76/12,806.10 = 5,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.76x = 12,806.10 × 5,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.76x = 71,122,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,122,005.94/9,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.21

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