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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.04, 12,806.49 and 5,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.04, 12,806.49 and 5,554.04 is: 7,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.04 : 12,806.49 = 5,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.04/12,806.49 = 5,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.04x = 12,806.49 × 5,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.04x = 71,127,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,127,693.69/9,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.59

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