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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.50, 12,808.98 and 5,506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.50, 12,808.98 and 5,506.90 is: 7,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.50 : 12,808.98 = 5,506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.50/12,808.98 = 5,506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.50x = 12,808.98 × 5,506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.50x = 70,537,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,537,771.96/9,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.82

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