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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.16, 12,804.66 and 5,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.16, 12,804.66 and 5,556.32 is: 7,666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.16 : 12,804.66 = 5,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.16/12,804.66 = 5,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.16x = 12,804.66 × 5,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.16x = 71,146,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,146,788.45/9,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.55

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