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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.55, 12,875.02 and 5,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.55, 12,875.02 and 5,553.89 is: 7,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.55 : 12,875.02 = 5,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.55/12,875.02 = 5,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.55x = 12,875.02 × 5,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.55x = 71,506,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506,417.06/9,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.69

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