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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.97, 12,844.44 and 5,533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.97, 12,844.44 and 5,533.47 is: 7,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.97 : 12,844.44 = 5,533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.97/12,844.44 = 5,533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.97x = 12,844.44 × 5,533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.97x = 71,074,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,323.41/9,308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,635.04

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