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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.35, 12,811.80 and 5,507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.35, 12,811.80 and 5,507.86 is: 7,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.35 : 12,811.80 = 5,507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.35/12,811.80 = 5,507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.35x = 12,811.80 × 5,507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.35x = 70,565,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,565,536.69/9,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.49

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