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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.56, 12,870.50 and 5,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.56, 12,870.50 and 5,795.55 is: 7,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.56 : 12,870.50 = 5,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.56/12,870.50 = 5,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.56x = 12,870.50 × 5,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.56x = 74,591,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591,597.30/9,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.91

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