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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.99, 12,804.08 and 5,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.99, 12,804.08 and 5,502.96 is: 7,592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.99 : 12,804.08 = 5,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.99/12,804.08 = 5,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.99x = 12,804.08 × 5,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.99x = 70,460,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,460,312.56/9,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.71

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