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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.91, 12,872.21 and 5,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.91, 12,872.21 and 5,550.21 is: 7,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.91 : 12,872.21 = 5,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.91/12,872.21 = 5,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.91x = 12,872.21 × 5,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.91x = 71,443,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,443,404.30/9,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.10

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