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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.58, 12,810.78 and 5,507.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.58, 12,810.78 and 5,507.10 is: 7,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.58 : 12,810.78 = 5,507.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.58/12,810.78 = 5,507.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.58x = 12,810.78 × 5,507.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.58x = 70,550,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,550,246.54/9,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.47

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