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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288, 12,819.06 and 5,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288, 12,819.06 and 5,562 is: 7,676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288 : 12,819.06 = 5,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288/12,819.06 = 5,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288x = 12,819.06 × 5,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288x = 71,299,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,299,611.72/9,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.53

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