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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.37, 12,880.04 and 5,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.37, 12,880.04 and 5,555.50 is: 7,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.37 : 12,880.04 = 5,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.37/12,880.04 = 5,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.37x = 12,880.04 × 5,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.37x = 71,555,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,555,062.22/9,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.95

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