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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.52, 12,876.57 and 5,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.52, 12,876.57 and 5,553.54 is: 7,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.52 : 12,876.57 = 5,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.52/12,876.57 = 5,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.52x = 12,876.57 × 5,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.52x = 71,510,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,510,546.56/9,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.34

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