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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.56, 12,876.71 and 5,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.56, 12,876.71 and 5,554.12 is: 7,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.56 : 12,876.71 = 5,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.56/12,876.71 = 5,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.56x = 12,876.71 × 5,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.56x = 71,518,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,518,764.77/9,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.18

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