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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.95, 12,805.90 and 5,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.95, 12,805.90 and 5,503.41 is: 7,593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.95 : 12,805.90 = 5,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.95/12,805.90 = 5,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.95x = 12,805.90 × 5,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.95x = 70,476,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476,118.12/9,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.63

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