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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.11, 12,876.87 and 5,555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.11, 12,876.87 and 5,555.17 is: 7,665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.11 : 12,876.87 = 5,555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.11/12,876.87 = 5,555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.11x = 12,876.87 × 5,555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.11x = 71,533,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,533,201.92/9,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.28

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